| Road Kill | |
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| Directed by | Matthew Leutwyler |
| Written by | Matthew Leutwyler |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Steve Gainer |
| Edited by | Matthew Leutwyler |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Filming locations for Road Kill included Los Angeles, Bakersfield, California, and Palm Springs, California. [3] [4]
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