The Perfect Killer (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1977, The Perfect Killer is an action and crime film directed by Mario Siciliano, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Betrayed by his girl and best friend, thief Harry Chapman takes the fall for a racetrack robbery. While in prison, he is offered a chance to participate in an escape plan. What he doesn't know is that once he is on the outside, the group responsible for the prison break has Harry in their debt and they use him as a hit-man. Naturally, he grows tired of the job and splits because he is hellbent on getting revenge on the former partners. So the mob puts young hit-man Luc on Harry's trail.
Who’s in it. The Perfect Killer stars Lee Van Cleef as Harry Chapman, John Ireland as Benny, Carmen G. Cervera as Krista and Alberto Dell'Acqua as Luc-The Hired Killer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Perfect Killer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perfect Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perfect Killer 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 The Perfect Killer (1977)?
- In GB, The Perfect Killer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Perfect Killer worth watching?
- The Perfect Killer holds an audience score of 2.0 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 The Perfect Killer?
- The Perfect Killer stars Lee Van Cleef, John Ireland, Carmen G. Cervera, Alberto Dell'Acqua and Karin Well.
- When was The Perfect Killer released?
- The Perfect Killer was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.