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Kill the Man

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
693
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Kill the Man (1999)
ComedyRomance

The two owners of the Long Shot Copies shop struggle against a copying giant, King Co. Having gotten their start from a one hundred thousand dollar windfall when one of them hit a promotiona... Read allThe two owners of the Long Shot Copies shop struggle against a copying giant, King Co. Having gotten their start from a one hundred thousand dollar windfall when one of them hit a promotional mid-court basketball shot, they have to find a way to keep their company afloat or fold.... Read allThe two owners of the Long Shot Copies shop struggle against a copying giant, King Co. Having gotten their start from a one hundred thousand dollar windfall when one of them hit a promotional mid-court basketball shot, they have to find a way to keep their company afloat or fold. Thus starts a series of gimmicks and a war against the opposition, particularly after the... Read all

  • Directors
    • Tom Booker
    • Jon Kean
  • Writers
    • Tom Booker
    • Jon Kean
  • Stars
    • Luke Wilson
    • Joshua Malina
    • Paula Devicq
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    693
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Tom Booker
      • Jon Kean
    • Writers
      • Tom Booker
      • Jon Kean
    • Stars
      • Luke Wilson
      • Joshua Malina
      • Paula Devicq
    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Luke Wilson
    Luke Wilson
    • Stanley Simon
    Joshua Malina
    Joshua Malina
    • Bob Stein
    Paula Devicq
    Paula Devicq
    • Vicki Livingston
    Phillip Rhys Chaudhary
    Phillip Rhys Chaudhary
    • Seth
    • (as Phillip Rhys)
    Phil LaMarr
    Phil LaMarr
    • Marky Marx
    Jim Fyfe
    Jim Fyfe
    • Guy
    Teri Garr
    Teri Garr
    • Mrs. Livingston
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Mr. Livingston
    Lisa Robin Kelly
    Lisa Robin Kelly
    • Nan
    David Lowe
    David Lowe
    • Mr. Big
    Jon Kean
    • Mr. Bigger
    Layne Beamer
    • Mr. Biggest
    Brian Doyle-Murray
    Brian Doyle-Murray
    • Grumpy Senior
    • (as Brian Doyle Murray)
    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
    • Mr. Ellias
    Katie Johnston
    • Jesse Livingston
    Joyce Schweickert
    • Pecker Peeker
    Rick Hall
    Rick Hall
    • Police Officer
    Stephen Brown
    Stephen Brown
    • Reporter Trent Holloway
    • (as Steve Brown)
    • Directors
      • Tom Booker
      • Jon Kean
    • Writers
      • Tom Booker
      • Jon Kean
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    6melissa.ricks

    Funny, sophmorish, independent film

    I really enjoyed the fresh young actors in this film. The writing is not very sophisticated, nor is it intended to be. This film reminds me a bit of Clerks and Slackers, not because of its storyline, but the direction and the crazy characters portrayed by lesser know but talented young semi-slacker actors.
    10criggar

    I decided to comment on the asthetic...

    This movie is better than so many other movies. It really makes you look at the world in a different way. To catergorize this movie with any other would be a travesty. The acting is really one of a kind. With performances that spark multiple emotions. I felt good after watching this movie. If you like movies then you will like this one. This is more than just a movie, it is a work of art. Luke Wilson delivers a stunning performance. Josh Malina is as energetic as he is crafty. This movie is enjoyable for those who enjoy anything, as well as those who pick and choose.
    8splitzer

    Fabulous, silly fun!

    Filled with dry humor and laugh-out-loud monologue, Kill the Man was thoroughly enjoyable. Luke Wilson and Joshua Malina are both excellent. Warning: This movie is filled with profanity. However, I recommend Kill the Man highly!
    9raon-71061

    9 out of 10

    Would of gave it a 10 out of 10 if you could find a single video clip of it on google?? best movie at the time when I worked the cubicle life at Tech Data Corp. oh yeah makin da copies all day to throw away... how dumb are we still??
    8kurtis-9

    great low budget flick

    don't expect too much and you'll love it. it's a low budget film that should have low budget expectations. Extremely witty dialog, imaginative acting and hilarious dry humor make the film extremely enjoyable, so long as the viewer is capable of seeing past the poor lighting, film and music editing. the story is decent albeit a little unbelievable, but it's worth it's weight in chuckles, and what more can you expect from Luke Wilson and Josh Malina (whose work on sports night i throughly enjoyed, they should never have started dubbing in applause, that ruined the whole thing). at the end of the movie the viewer is left asking one question: was that fall scripted?

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    • Trivia
      Seth's t-shirt on the first day of declaring war on King Co. is a Croydon Borough Council t-shirt. Philip Rhys, who plays Seth, was brought up in the London borough of Croydon.
    • Quotes

      Albino Advocate's Friend: So those are albino's?

      Albino Advocate: Mmmhmm.

    • Crazy credits
      After the usual no harm to animals disclaimer comes-- Numerous copy machines, however, were badly mistreated--but we're not legally bound to disclose any details
    • Connections
      Referenced in Jersey Girl (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Workin' For The Man
      Written by Roy Orbison

      Performed by Roy Orbison

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    • Release date
      • January 24, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • En blek kopia
    • Production companies
      • Fresh Produce Company
      • Seattle Pacific Investments
      • Summit Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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