The Killer at Thurston High(2000)
The Killer at Thurston High Synopsis
In May 1998, a year before the massacre at Columbine High, 15-year-old Kip Kinkel murdered his mother and father, and then opened fire at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon, killing two fellow students and wounding 25 others. In this first in-depth television examination of a school shooter, FRONTLINE reveals the intimate inside story of how the “shy and likeable” Kip Kinkel from a solid middle-class family became the boy police call “a cold-hearted killer.”
The Killer at Thurston High (2000) is a documentary film directed by Michael Kirk, released on January 18, 2000 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Peter J. Boyer and Kip Kinkel.
- Director:
- Michael Kirk
- Writers:
- Peter J. Boyer, Michael Kirk
- Producers:
- Sam Bailey, Sharon Tiller, Karen O'Connor
- Production:
- PBS
- Status:
- Released
The Killer at Thurston High Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Michael Kirk, written by Peter J. Boyer and Michael Kirk, produced by Sam Bailey, Sharon Tiller and Karen O'Connor.
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Who stars in The Killer at Thurston High?
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The main cast of The Killer at Thurston High (2000) includes Peter J. Boyer and Kip Kinkel. The film was directed by Michael Kirk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Killer at Thurston High released?
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The Killer at Thurston High was released on January 18, 2000 and runs for 56m.