The Kill-Off
1989 · 1h 50m · Crime, Drama · United States of America
Gossip Can Kill.
In a seedy New Jersey nightclub, gossip turns to murder when the owner Pete hires exotic dancer Danny Lee, who starts up an affair with barfly Ralph, much to the chagrin of his bedridden wife, Luane.
Written & directed by
Maggie GreenwaldBased on the novel by
Jim Thompson5.8Smart score
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bartenderbased on novel or bookgossipneo-noirnew jerseywoman director
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