Movie

The Act of Killing

“A story of killers who win and the society they build.”

★ 7.7(762)20121h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Joshua Oppenheimer
Release date: 2012-11-08
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: Indonesian
Box office: $722,714
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Final Cut for Real

The Act of Killing — trailer

About The Act of Killing

The Act of Killing is a 2012 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, starring Anwar Congo, Herman Koto and Syamsul Arifin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 762 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Act of Killing in Saudi Arabia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres. As they recreate their past atrocities, the line between reality and performance blurs, exposing the lingering impact of Indonesia's 1965-66 anti-communist purge and the unsettling psychology of its perpetrators.

Cast

Anwar Congo

Self - Executioner in 1965

Herman Koto

Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader

Syamsul Arifin

Self - Governor of North Sumatra

Ibrahim Sinik

Self - Newspaper Publisher

Yapto Soerjosoemarno

Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth

Safit Pardede

Self - Local Paramilitary Leader

Jusuf Kalla

Self - Vice President of Indonesia

Adi Zulkadry

Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965

Suryono

Self - Anwar's Neighbor

Haji Marzuki

Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament

Haji Anif

Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman

Rahmat Shah

Self - Member of Parliament

Themes & keywords

corruptionindonesiagenocideindonesian genocidepolitical documentarysocial & cultural documentary

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Where can I watch The Act of Killing in Saudi Arabia?+

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How long is The Act of Killing?+

The Act of Killing has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in The Act of Killing?+

The Act of Killing stars Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik and Yapto Soerjosoemarno.

When did The Act of Killing come out?+

The Act of Killing is a 2012 movie directed by Joshua Oppenheimer.

What genre is The Act of Killing?+

The Act of Killing is Documentary and History film.

Who directed The Act of Killing?+

The Act of Killing was directed by Joshua Oppenheimer.