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Killing Gunther (2017)
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Killing Gunther (2017)

Genre
Action, Comedy
Release Date
October 20, 2017
Studio
Saban Films
Genre
Action, Comedy
Release Date
October 20, 2017
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
92 minute(s)
Production Budget
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Studio
Saban Films
Official Site
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Director
Taran Killam
Producer
Taran Killam, Kim Leadford, Ash Sarohia, Steve Squillante
Screenwriter
Taran Killam
Starring
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger as Gunther
  • Taran Killam as Blake
  • Cobie Smulders
  • Bobby Moynihan
  • Paul Brittain
  • Kumail Nanjiani
  • Aaron Yoo
  • Ryan Gaul

In this darkly comedic action romp, a ragtag group of eccentric assassins, led by the insecure and ambitious Blake (played by Taran Killam), hatches an elaborate scheme to take down the world’s most notorious and elusive hitman: the legendary Gunther. Jealous of Gunther’s fearsome reputation and eager to prove themselves as the top killers in the business, the team—which includes a motley crew of bumbling specialists portrayed by Cobie Smulders, Bobby Moynihan, and Kumail Nanjiani—plans an over-the-top ambush. However, their meticulously laid trap quickly unravels when they discover that Gunther, played with deadpan menace by Arnold Schwarzenegger, is far more dangerous and cunning than they ever imagined. What follows is a chaotic, bullet-riddled cat-and-mouse game where the hunters become the hunted. Directed by Taran Killam, this mockumentary-style film blends sharp satire with slapstick violence, poking fun at the conventions of the action genre while delivering a surprisingly heartfelt story about camaraderie and professional rivalry. As the assassins’ plans go hilariously awry, they must confront their own inadequacies and the terrifying reality that killing Gunther may be impossible.