What are the key story phases in Killing Time?

The story of Killing Time progresses through these phases: Premiere and Cast, Festival Circuit, Critical Acclaim, Legacy and Reception.

How does Killing Time end?

In the final act ("Legacy and Reception"): The film solidifies its reputation as a poetic thriller.

Killing Time (1987) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Killing Time
Genre: action, crime, thriller
Released: 1987
Rating: 6.3

Plot Analysis Summary

A Gallic film noir exploring poetic and dreamlike themes through its cast and festival journey.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Premiere and Cast

Festival Circuit

Critical Acclaim

Legacy and Reception

A tired and alcoholic police investigator has lost his wife to a hotel owner, and former pimp, but befriends a young woman which isn't at all who she claims to be.

Directed by

Édouard Niermans

Key Cast

Bernard Giraudeau — L'inspecteur Simon Blount
Fanny Bastien — Violetta
Fanny Cottençon — Martine Blount
Michel Aumont — Le commissaire Florimont
Jean-Pierre Sentier — Georges Landry

Rating: 6.3/10 (11 votes)