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Time to Kill 1989

★ 4.929 votes110 min📅 1989-09-10
WarDrama

"An innocent man just went over the edge of reason."

Directed by Giuliano Montaldo, *Time to Kill (1989)* plunges viewers into the brutal reality of the 1936 Italian invasion of Ethiopia through the harrowing journey of a wounded soldier.

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Director: Giuliano Montaldo

Cast

Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Enrico Silvestri
Ricky Tognazzi
Ricky Tognazzi
Mario
Patrice-Flora Praxo
Patrice-Flora Praxo
Mariam
Gianluca Favilla
Gianluca Favilla
Autista di Enrico
Georges Claisse
Georges Claisse
Tiberi
Robert Liensol
Robert Liensol
Joannes
Giancarlo Giannini
Giancarlo Giannini
Il Maggiore
Vittorio Amandola
Vittorio Amandola
Cerioni
Pao Pei Andreoli
Pao Pei Andreoli
Troops' Mascot
Mario Mazzarotto
Mario Mazzarotto
Army Clerk

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Time to Kill (1989) about?

Set during Italy's 1936 invasion of Ethiopia, the film follows a stranded soldier coping with injuries and isolation as he struggles to reach safety. His journey spirals into madness, exposing the psychological toll of war on a single man's soul.

Who directed Time to Kill?

Giuliano Montaldo, the acclaimed Italian filmmaker known for blending historical depth with intense character drama.

Who stars in Time to Kill?

Nicolas Cage leads the cast alongside Ricky Tognazzi and Patrice-Flora Praxo, with strong supporting turns by Gianluca Favilla and Georges Claisse.

Is Time to Kill (1989) worth watching?

While lacking an IMDb rating, this war drama earns praise for its atmospheric tension and Cage's compelling performance. Its raw depiction of survival and sanity may resonate with fans of gritty historical dramas.

How long is Time to Kill?

Time to Kill (1989) runs for 110 minutes.

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About Time to Kill (1989) — A Soldier's Descent Into Madness in WWII-Era Ethiopia

Directed by Giuliano Montaldo, *Time to Kill (1989)* plunges viewers into the brutal reality of the 1936 Italian invasion of Ethiopia through the harrowing journey of a wounded soldier. Stranded in the scorching desert after a truck accident, he battles both physical agony and creeping madness as he crawls toward the nearest army hospital. This war drama masterfully blends historical gravity with psychological intensity, painting a stark portrait of human endurance under extreme duress.

Nicolas Cage headlines the cast, bringing raw intensity to a character pushed beyond reason by war's horrors. Surrounded by a compelling ensemble including Ricky Tognazzi and Patrice-Flora Praxo, the film explores themes of survival, sanity, and the dehumanizing cost of conflict. Shot with a gritty, documentary-like realism, *Time to Kill (1989)* stands as a haunting meditation on the thin line between heroism and despair.