License to Kill (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1964, License to Kill is an action and crime film directed by Henri Decoin.
What it’s about. Didier Formenter, the French scientist, has just put the final touch on an invention that will be able to destroy to destroy any sort of flying apparatus. An international crime gang is very interested in stealing this equipement to sell it to the higher bidder of lawless nations. Menaced, the scientist, who was friends with Nick Carter's father, calls Nick for help. At Nice airport, Nick Carter escapes death, but that night he is unable to stop Formenter's murder. He suspects Bruno, Formenter's adoptive son, and Tonio, the owner of a bar near Formentier's home. Bruno is actually after Formenter's heritage, and for that he tries to kill Catherine, Formentier's granddaughter. Therefore, Nick Carter finds himself against more than a gang, but he will uncover the plots, in time to break every gangster apart.
Who’s in it. License to Kill stars Eddie Constantine as Nick Carter, Daphné Dayle as Catherine, Paul Frankeur as Antonio and Jean-Paul Moulinot as Didier Formentaire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, License to Kill has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch License to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of License to Kill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch License to Kill (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for License to Kill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is License to Kill worth watching?
- License to Kill holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in License to Kill?
- License to Kill stars Eddie Constantine, Daphné Dayle, Paul Frankeur, Jean-Paul Moulinot and Margo Lion.
- When was License to Kill released?
- License to Kill was released in 1964.