Time to Kill

Set during the 1936 Italian invasion of Ethiopia, the story follows Lieutenant Enrico Silvestri. While attempting to reach a military hospital to treat a dental infection, the soldier is stranded after a vehicle accident and must continue his journey on foot. Along the way, he encounters a young local woman. After committing acts of violence against her that lead to her death, Silvestri is consumed by guilt and fear. Upon finally arriving at the medical camp, he discovers he has contracted leprosy, leading to a desperate and psychological struggle as he attempts to flee the country.

The drama was directed by Giuliano Montaldo, following his previous works Farewell to Enrico Berlinguer and The Gold Rimmed Glasses. The screenplay was written by Montaldo alongside Ennio Flaiano and Furio Scarpelli. The film stars Nicolas Cage in the lead role, with a supporting cast including Ricky Tognazzi, Patrice-Flora Praxo, Gianluca Favilla, Georges Claisse, and Robert Liensol.

The movie received a mixed reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.1/10 based on 1,100 votes, while on TMDB, it has a score of 4.8/10 from 34 votes.