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Murder Never Tasted So Good

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Killer Joe

Release Date: Friday, July 27, 2012 Limited

Director: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey Emile Hirsch Gina Gershon Thomas Haden Church Juno Temple

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Plot

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Plot
When 22-year-old drug dealer Chris (Emile Hirsch) has his stash stolen by his mother, he has to come up with six thousand dollars quick or he's dead. Desperate, he turns to "Killer Joe" (Matthew McConaughey) when he finds out that his mother's life insurance policy is worth $50,000. Although Joe usually demands cash up front, he finds himself willing to bend the rules in exchange for Chris' attractive younger sister, Dottie (Juno Temple), who will serve as sexual collateral until the money comes in... if it ever does.
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The film's director William Friedkin last directed The Devil and Father Amorth and Bug. The film's writer Tracy Letts last wrote The Woman in the Window and August: Osage County.

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for strong and disturbing violence, sexuality, graphic nudity, drug use and language
Runtime
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Tagline
Murder Never Tasted So Good
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Language
English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Killer Joe was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 27, 2012. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including The Watch, Step Up Revolution and Home Run Showdown. As a limited release, Killer Joe was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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