Killer Joe

Nan
1h 42m
2012
6.527 /10 (1,510)

A Totally Deep-Fried Texas Redneck Trailer Park Murder Story.

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2012-06-07

Top Billed Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Killer Joe Cooper

Emile Hirsch

Chris Smith

Juno Temple

Dottie Smith

Thomas Haden Church

Ansel Smith

Gina Gershon

Sharla Smith

Marc Macaulay

Digger Soames

Gralen Bryant Banks

Pizza Patron

Carol Sutton

Saleslady

Danny Epper

G-Man

Jeff Galpin

Biker Thug

Scott A. Martin

Pizza Manager

Gregory C. Bachaud

Filpatrick

Charley Vance

Preacher

Julia Adams

Adele (uncredited)

Lynette Zumo

Waitress (uncredited)

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