The Killing of America(1981)
“The film the American authorities didn't want you to see!”
Overview
A documentary of the decline of America, composed of archival material and exclusive footage, carnage, madness, and mayhem with an unapologetic sincerity on the factual depiction of violence in the industrialized nation of the United States. Featuring a juxtaposition of detailed accounts of terrible acts, brutal behavior, and interviews from experts and convicted killers alike.
Director
Sheldon Renan
Studio
Towa Productions
Cast
Chuck Riley
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Ed Dorris
as Self
Thomas Noguchi
as Self
Sirhan Sirhan
as Self
Wayne Henley
as Self
Ed Kemper
as Self
Susan Atkins
as Self (archive footage)
David Berkowitz
as Self (archive footage)
Kenneth Bianchi
as Self (archive footage)
Lawrence Bittaker
as Self (archive footage)
James Brady
as Self (archive footage)
Arthur Bremer
as Self (archive footage)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
Towa Productions • Filmlink International
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Where can I watch The Killing of America?▼
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What is The Killing of America about?▼
A documentary of the decline of America, composed of archival material and exclusive footage, carnage, madness, and mayhem with an unapologetic sincerity on the factual depiction of violence in the industrialized nation of the United States. Featuring a juxtaposition of detailed accounts of terrible acts, brutal behavior, and interviews from experts and convicted killers alike.
Who directed The Killing of America?▼
The Killing of America was directed by Sheldon Renan and released in 1981. It is a documentary, crime film.
How long is The Killing of America?▼
The Killing of America has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in The Killing of America?▼
The cast of The Killing of America includes Chuck Riley as Self - Narrator (voice), Ed Dorris as Self, Thomas Noguchi as Self, Sirhan Sirhan as Self, Wayne Henley as Self and more.
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