Suicide Kings 1997
“A crime is a terrible thing to waste.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Director
- Peter O'Fallon
- Networks
- Mediaworks, Live Entertainment, Dinamo Entertainment
What is Suicide Kings?
Suicide Kings is a 1997 crime thriller based on the short story The Hostage by Don Stanford. The film depicts a group of privileged students who kidnap Carlo, a respected former Mafia figure, in an attempt to secure a 2 million dollar ransom to save a friend's sister.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 6, 1997
- Studios
- Mediaworks, Live Entertainment, Dinamo Entertainment
- Genres
- Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~106 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Mediaworks, Live Entertainment, Dinamo Entertainment
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Overview
Suicide Kings is a 1997 crime thriller based on the short story The Hostage by Don Stanford. The film depicts a group of privileged students who kidnap Carlo, a respected former Mafia figure, in an attempt to secure a 2 million dollar ransom to save a friend's sister.
The tone shifts as Carlo employs mind games to cause the group to splinter, leading the captors to suspect one another of involvement in the crime. The film blends elements of action, comedy, and drama over a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“Five privileged young men kidnap a former mobster to raise a ransom for a friend's sister.”
- Based on Don Stanford's short story The Hostage
- Explores the psychological splintering of the captors
- Features a power struggle between students and a former Mafia figure
- The plot centers on a high-stakes ransom scenario that may be stressful for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy thrillers where a captive manipulates their captors through mind games.
This R-rated crime thriller blends action, comedy, and drama with a focus on psychological tension.
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What is the plot of Suicide Kings?
Five students kidnap a former mobster for a 2 million dollar ransom, only for the captive to turn them against each other.
Is the movie based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the short story The Hostage by Don Stanford.
What is the runtime of the film?
The movie has a duration of 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the age rating for this movie?
The film is rated R.
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