Killer Instinct

When mild-mannered Jim McLeery kills an abusive stranger, it seems a clear-cut case of self-defense. But the prosecution reveals that, in his army days, McCleery was trained to kill.

Director:

Franklin J. Schaffner (as Franklin Schaffner)

Writers:

John Vlahos, Reginald Rose (created by)

Stars:

E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, William Shatner

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
E.G. Marshall	...	Lawrence Preston
Robert Reed	...	Kenneth Preston
William Shatner	...	Jim McCleery
Joanne Linville	...	Peg McCleery
Edith Meiser	...	Mrs. Kane
Jeff Rowland	...	Bobby McCleery (as Jeffrey Rowland)
Polly Rowles	...	Helen Donaldson
Doreen Lang	...	Mrs. Cook
Kermit Murdock	...	District Attorney Larkin
Lester Rawlins	...	Dr. Wohl
George Mitchell	...	The Judge
Mitchell Ryan	...	Harry Cook (as Mitch Ryan)
Billy Sands	...	Sid Halper
Richard X. Slattery	...	Frank Cook
Michael Lipton	...	The Commuter

Storyline

When mild-mannered Jim McLeery kills an abusive stranger, it seems a clear-cut case of self-defense. But the prosecution reveals that, in his army days, McCleery was trained to kill.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 September 1961 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Filmways Studios - 246 East 127th Street, East Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Plautus Productions, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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