Killing Machine (1974): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1974 · Film · ★ 6.5

Killing Machine poster

Released in 1974, Killing Machine is a thriller, drama and krimi film directed by John Trent, running about 93 minutes. “Suddenly, on a peaceful Sunday in the country, one man was forced to defend his home and his family!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Drei brutale Gangster flüchten nach einem Banküberfall durch einen kleinen Landkreis in Kentucky. Sie kennen kein Erbarmen. Wo sie auftauchen, hinterlassen sie eine blutige Spur des Todes. Auf der Suche nach einem Unterschlupf, geraten die Gangster zu einer alten Farm. Hier lebt der alte Adam Smith mit der Enkelin Lucy. Die drei glauben ein leichtes Spiel zu haben. Doch sie ahnen nicht, daß Opa Adam sie schon erwartet hat. Er will die Verbrecher für all das büßen lassen, was sie anderen Menschen angetan haben...

Who’s in it. Killing Machine stars Ernest Borgnine as Adam Smith, Michael J. Pollard as Leroy, Hollis McLaren as Lucy and Louis Zorich as Dinelli, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Killing Machine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killing Machine page.

If you liked it. Fans of Killing Machine tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Killing Machine (1974)?
In USA, Killing Machine is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Killing Machine worth watching?
Killing Machine holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Killing Machine?
Killing Machine stars Ernest Borgnine, Michael J. Pollard, Hollis McLaren, Louis Zorich and Cec Linder.
When was Killing Machine released?
Killing Machine was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.