The Act of Killing (2012) Blu-ray Guide

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4.4

The Act of Killing (2012)

Jagal

Documentary • 1h 55m

Overview

Filmmakers expose the horrifying mass executions of accused communists in Indonesia and those who are celebrated in their country for perpetrating the crime.

Director: Joshua Oppenheimer

Cast: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno, Safit Pardede, Jusuf Kalla, Adi Zulkadry, Suryono, Haji Marzuki, Haji Anif, Rahmat Shah, Sakhyan Asmara, Soaduon Siregar

4.4

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Best English-Friendly Release

UK Dogwoof Blu-ray

Best Video Release

UK Dogwoof > US Drafthouse (is in the correct 25fps)

Format

1080p Blu-ray

TSPDT

2026: #448

2025: #459

2024: #466

2023: #474

2022: #474

External Links

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Length

115 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

The act of killing - Directors Cut, Watch The Act of Killing: The Director's Cut

Last Updated

2 years ago

Contributors

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Best English-Friendly Release	UK Dogwoof Blu-ray
Best Video Release	UK Dogwoof > US Drafthouse (is in the correct 25fps)
Format	1080p Blu-ray
TSPDT	2026: #448 2025: #459 2024: #466 2023: #474 2022: #474
Length	115 mins
Type	Movie
Alternative Titles	The act of killing - Directors Cut, Watch The Act of Killing: The Director's Cut
Last Updated	2 years ago
Contributors	-

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