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The Killing of a Sacred Deer Plot Synopsis:
After the untimely death of 16-year-old Martin's father on the operating table, little by little, a deep and empathetic bond begins to form between him and the respected cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr Steven Murphy. At first, expensive gifts and then an invitation for dinner will soon earn the orphaned teenager the approval of Dr Steven's perfect family, even though right from the start, a vague, yet unnerving feeling overshadows Martin's honest intent. And then, unexpectedly, the idyllic family is smitten by a fierce and pitiless punishment, while at the same time, everything will start falling apart as the innocents have to suffer. In the end, as the sins of one burden the entire family, only an unimaginable and unendurable decision that demands a pure sacrifice can purge the soul. But to find catharsis, one must first admit the sin.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Steven, a charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister.
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2017 (more 2017 movies)
Box Office: $2,291,901
Awards: 7
Nominations: 53
What is The Killing of a Sacred Deer Streaming On?
The Killing of a Sacred Deer is Streaming on Netflix, HBO MaxLanguage: English, French
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Killing of a Sacred Deer Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 27, 2017, Netflix: Apr 05, 2020, Digital HD: Jan 23, 2018, Blu-ray: Jan 23, 2018
Writers: Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthimis Filippou
Producers: Daniel Battsek, Will Greenfield, Ed Guiney, Nicki Hattingh, Paula Heffernan, David Kosse, Yorgos Lanthimos, Sam Lavender, Andrew Lowe, Amit Pandya, Keith Potter, Anne Sheehan, Marie Gabrielle Stewart, Kamen Velkovsky, Peter Watson, Atilla Salih Yücer
Cinematographers: Thimios Bakatakis
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Killing of a Sacred Deer Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Barry G. Bernson | ... | Dr. Larry Banks (as Barry Bernson) |
| Herb Caillouet | ... | Ed Thompson (Hospital Director) |
| Bill Camp | ... | Matthew Williams |
| Raffey Cassidy | ... | Kim Murphy |
| Denise Dal Vera | ... | Mary Williams |
| Colin Farrell | ... | Steven Murphy |
| Barry Keoghan | ... | Martin |
| Nicole Kidman | ... | Anna Murphy |
| Drew Logan | ... | Principal |
| Alicia Silverstone | ... | Martin''s Mother |
| Sunny Suljic | ... | Bob Murphy |
| Michael Trester | ... | Elderly Man |
| Ming Wang | ... | Doctor (Abdominal) |
| Dylan Keith Adams | ... | Doctor at Conference and Event Dinner (uncredited) |
| Michael Lee Bailey | ... | Conference Guest (uncredited) |
| Denise Barone | ... | Medical Conference Attendee (uncredited) |
| Lea Hutton Beasmore | ... | Conference Guest (uncredited) |
| Bryant Bentley | ... | Paramedic (uncredited) |
| Anita Farmer Bergman | ... | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Braden | ... | Dinner Guest (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Barry G. Bernson – Dr. Larry Banks (as Barry Bernson)
- Herb Caillouet – Ed Thompson (Hospital Director)
- Bill Camp – Matthew Williams
Also known as: William Camp - Raffey Cassidy (b. August 30, 2002) – Kim Murphy
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Denise Dal Vera – Mary Williams
Also known as: Denise Dalvera | Denise Kendall - Colin Farrell (b. May 31, 1976) – Steven Murphy
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Colin Carrell | Colin Farrel | Colin J Farrell | Col Farrell - Barry Keoghan – Martin
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Nicole Kidman (b. June 20, 1967) – Anna Murphy
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Drew Logan – Principal
- Alicia Silverstone (b. October 4, 1976) – Martin''s Mother
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Sunny Suljic (b. August 10, 2005) – Bob Murphy
Sign: Leo - Michael Trester – Elderly Man
- Ming Wang – Doctor (Abdominal)
- Dylan Keith Adams – Doctor at Conference and Event Dinner (uncredited)
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Michael Lee Bailey – Conference Guest (uncredited)
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Michael Bailey
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