Kill the Man (1999)
“It's all about crushing the competition.”
The two owners of an independent copying shop struggle against a corporate giant, trying to find a way to keep their company afloat or fold. They start a series of sales gimmicks and a war against the opposition, particularly after they are visited by corporate thugs.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Tom Booker, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Luke Wilson, Joshua Malina, Paula Devicq, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Luke Wilson
as Stanley Simon
Joshua Malina
as Bob Stein
Paula Devicq
as Vicki Livingston
Teri Garr
as Mrs. Livingston
Michael McKean
as Mr. Livingston
Brian Doyle-Murray
as Grumpy Senior
Phil LaMarr
as Marky Marx
Oliver Hudson
as Revolutionary #1
Richard Riehle
as Mr. ElliasCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 88 min |
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