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The Killing Time (1987)

R 94 min  -  Thriller  -   23 October 1987 (USA)
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A psychopath murders a man who was on his way to a job as a deputy sheriff in a small California coastal resort town... See full summary »

Director:

Rick King

Writers:

Don Bohlinger, James Nathan, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Beau Bridges, Kiefer Sutherland and Wayne Rogers
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Beau Bridges ...
Sam Wayburn
Kiefer Sutherland ...
Wayne Rogers ...
Jake Winslow
Joe Don Baker ...
Carl Cunningham
Camelia Kath Camelia Kath ...
Laura Winslow
Janet Carroll Janet Carroll ...
Lila Daggett
Michael Madsen ...
Stu
Gracie Harrison Gracie Harrison ...
Mary Ellen Knoeller
Harvey Vernon Harvey Vernon ...
Dick
Shiri Appleby ...
Annie Winslow
Jeb Ellis-Brown Jeb Ellis-Brown ...
Brian Mars
Harriet Medin Harriet Medin ...
Nell
Richard Bolik Richard Bolik ...
Coroner
Mark Barkawitz Mark Barkawitz ...
Stranger's Father
Mathew Brady Mathew Brady ...
Young Stranger
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A psychopath murders a man who was on his way to a job as a deputy sheriff in a small California coastal resort town. He takes on the deputy's identity and arrives in town to start his new "job." What he doesn't know is that the recently appointed sheriff and his mistress are plotting to murder her evil husband and blame it on the new deputy. Written by Anonymous  

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Sheriff | Murder | California | Small Town | Seaside  | See more »

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To commit the perfect murder, you need planning, guts, and luck. Practically nobody has luck.

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Thriller

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Rated R for strong violence and language, and for some sexuality See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A gyilkosság ideje See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

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$500,283 (USA)
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Tapestry Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

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Kiefer Sutherland's father, Donald Sutherland, portrayed Hawkeye Pierce in the film version of "MASH," while cast mate Wayne Rogers portrayed Trapper John on the television series "M*A*S*H" See more »