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Killer of Sheep

1978·Movie·80 min·★ 6.6(157)

An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and listless existence.

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United StatesKino Film Collection, Kanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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About Killer of Sheep

Killer of Sheep is a 1978 English-language drama film directed by Charles Burnett. The cast is led by Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore, Charles Bracy. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings.

Killer of Sheep was produced by Milestone Films and made in United States of America. It was released on November 14, 1978. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director
Charles Burnett
Writers
Charles Burnett
Release date
November 14, 1978
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$0 million
Box office
$0 million
Production
Milestone Films
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Killer of Sheep cast & crew

Killer of Sheep was directed by Charles Burnett and written by Charles Burnett.

The cast features Henry G. Sanders as Stan, Kaycee Moore as Stan's Wife, Charles Bracy as Bracy, Angela Burnett as Stan's Daughter, Eugene Cherry as Eugene, and Jack Drummond as Stan's Son.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Charles Burnett and it was produced by Charles Burnett.

Is Killer of Sheep worth watching?

Killer of Sheep holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 157 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Killer of Sheep is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Killer of Sheep

Henry G. Sanders

Henry G. Sanders

Stan

Kaycee Moore

Kaycee Moore

Stan's Wife

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Charles Bracy

Bracy

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Angela Burnett

Stan's Daughter

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Eugene Cherry

Eugene

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Jack Drummond

Stan's Son

Killer of Sheep — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Killer of Sheep in India?

Killer of Sheep is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch Killer of Sheep in the US?

In the US, Killer of Sheep is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, and Hoopla, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸What language is Killer of Sheep in?

Killer of Sheep is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Killer of Sheep?

Killer of Sheep runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).

▸What is Killer of Sheep rated?

It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 157 ratings.

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