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Uma Thurman e Samuel L. Jackson in 'The Kill Room', commedia sul mercato dell'arte

other · 2026-04-27

Directed by Nicol Paone, The Kill Room, a dark comedy thriller, is set to premiere in Italy on September 29, 2023. The story revolves around gallerist Patrice Capullo (Uma Thurman), hitman Reggie Pitt (Joe Manganiello), and his employer Gordon Davis (Samuel L. Jackson). To launder money, Gordon concocts a scheme to transform Reggie into an artist known as The Bagman, whose artwork is sold through Patrice's gallery. However, the plan draws unwanted scrutiny, jeopardizing Reggie's secret. This film marks a reunion for Thurman and Jackson since Pulp Fiction (1994) and features Uma Thurman's daughter, Maya Hawke (Stranger Things), in her first collaboration with her mother. Additional cast members include Debi Mazar, Larry Pine, and others. The film critiques the art world's opacity.

Key facts

  • Film directed by Nicol Paone
  • Released in Italy on September 29, 2023
  • Stars Uma Thurman as gallerist Patrice Capullo
  • Samuel L. Jackson plays boss Gordon Davis
  • Joe Manganiello plays hitman Reggie Pitt
  • Plot involves money laundering through art sales
  • Reggie uses pseudonym The Bagman
  • Reunites Thurman and Jackson after Pulp Fiction (1994)
  • First on-screen appearance of Uma Thurman and Maya Hawke together
  • Cast includes Debi Mazar, Larry Pine, Matthew Maher, Tom Pecinka, Anthony Cipriani, Nikolai Tsankov, Ethan Herschenfeld, Neal Davidson, Ernest DiLullo Sr., Noam Shapiro

Entities

Artists

  • Uma Thurman
  • Samuel L. Jackson
  • Joe Manganiello
  • Maya Hawke
  • Debi Mazar
  • Larry Pine
  • Matthew Maher
  • Tom Pecinka
  • Anthony Cipriani
  • Nikolai Tsankov
  • Ethan Herschenfeld
  • Neal Davidson
  • Ernest DiLullo Sr.
  • Noam Shapiro
  • Nicol Paone
  • Quentin Tarantino

Institutions

  • Artribune

Locations

  • Italy

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