A Cause to Kill (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1970, A Cause to Kill is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Mitsuo Murayama, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Ivy Ling Po, star of The Temple of the Red Lotus, tears up the screen as a jealous, murderous movie star, who, like seemingly all "film noir" vixens, wants to kill off her husband. While she's infuriated that the hitman she hires bungles the job, she's delighted that her husband is found guilty for the killer's "murder".
Who’s in it. A Cause to Kill stars Ivy Ling Po as Sin Lei, Guan Shan as Chang Li De, Lisa Chiao Chiao as Su Su and Huang Tsung-Hsun as Inspector Sheng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Cause to Kill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Cause to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Cause to Kill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Cause to Kill (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Cause to Kill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Cause to Kill worth watching?
- A Cause to Kill holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Cause to Kill?
- A Cause to Kill stars Ivy Ling Po, Guan Shan, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Huang Tsung-Hsun and Kao Ming.
- When was A Cause to Kill released?
- A Cause to Kill was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.