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Killer Joe

Movie·2012·Crime, Thriller, Drama·1h 42m·6.5 (1,583)·Directed by William Friedkin

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A cop who moonlights as a hit man agrees to kill the hated mother of a desperate drug dealer in exchange for a tumble with the young man's virginal sister.

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Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyKiller Joe CooperEmile HirschEmile HirschChris SmithJuno TempleJuno TempleDottie SmithThomas Haden ChurchThomas Haden ChurchAnsel SmithGina GershonGina GershonSharla SmithMarc MacaulayMarc MacaulayDigger SoamesGralen Bryant BanksGralen Bryant BanksPizza PatronCarol SuttonCarol SuttonSaleslady

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