Killer: A Journal of Murder
“Liar. Thief. Murderer. He hated all of humanity, himself most of all.”
Carl Panzram is sent to Leavenworth Prison for burglary. While there, he is brutally beaten by a guard. Neophyte guard Henry Lesser feels sympathy for Panzram, befriends him, and gets him to write his life story. Lesser learns that Panzram's past is much more violent than he thought, but also that he's capable of being a much better person than the rest of the prison staff believes - or so Lesser thinks.
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About Killer: A Journal of Murder
Killer: A Journal of Murder is a 1996 English-language drama film directed by Tim Metcalfe. The cast is led by James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard, Cara Buono. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Killer: A Journal of Murder was produced by Breakheart Films and Ixtlan Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 6, 1996, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Tim Metcalfe
- Writers
- Tim Metcalfe
- Release date
- September 6, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Breakheart Films, Ixtlan Productions
Killer: A Journal of Murder cast & crew
Killer: A Journal of Murder was directed by Tim Metcalfe and written by Tim Metcalfe.
The cast features James Woods as Carl Panzram, Robert Sean Leonard as Henry Lesser, Cara Buono as Esther Lesser, Ellen Greene as Elizabeth Wyatt, Robert John Burke as R.G. Greiser, and Lili Taylor as Woman in Speakeasy.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ken Kelsch and it was produced by Janet Yang and Mark Levinson.
Is Killer: A Journal of Murder worth watching?
Killer: A Journal of Murder holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 54 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Killer: A Journal of Murder is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Killer: A Journal of Murder
James Woods
Carl Panzram
Robert Sean Leonard
Henry Lesser
Cara Buono
Esther Lesser
Ellen Greene
Elizabeth Wyatt
Robert John Burke
R.G. Greiser
Lili Taylor
Woman in Speakeasy
Seth Romatelli
Teenaged Carl Panzram
Richard Riehle
Warden Quince
Harold Gould
Old Henry Lesser
John Bedford Lloyd
Dr. Karl Menninger
Jeffrey DeMunn
Sam Lesser
Steve Forrest
Warden Charles Casey
Killer: A Journal of Murder — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Killer: A Journal of Murder in United States?
Killer: A Journal of Murder is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Killer: A Journal of Murder in?
Killer: A Journal of Murder is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Killer: A Journal of Murder?
Killer: A Journal of Murder runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Killer: A Journal of Murder rated?
Killer: A Journal of Murder is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 54 ratings.
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