The Killing Jar(1997)
Everyone has secrets. Some are more dangerous than others.
The Killing Jar Synopsis
Michael Sanford and his wife move to his old town so he can take over the family business. However, gruesome murders of children start to happen. Meanwhile, Michael starts to become slowly insane, after he may have witnessed one of the murders and reports it to the police. Is he the murderer, or is it something of his past?
The Killing Jar (1997) is a thriller and drama film directed by Evan Crooke, released on May 27, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Brett Cullen, Tamlyn Tomita, Xander Berkeley and Tom Bower. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Evan Crooke
- Writers:
- Mark Mullin
- Producers:
- Shelly Strong
- Cinematographer:
- Michael G. Wojciechowski
- Composer:
- David C. Williams
- Production:
- Paragon Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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The Killing Jar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brett Cullen
as Michael Sanford
Tamlyn Tomita
as Diane Sanford
Xander Berkeley
as Danny “Figaretto” Evans
Tom Bower
as Det. Jake Pestone
Brion James
as Dr. Vincent Garret
Frank McRae
as Det. Bernie Morris
John Philbin
as Pete Lawrence
Wes Studi
as Cameron
M. Emmet Walsh
as Sheriff Foley
Carlos Bernard
as Chajen
Edith Varon
as Martha Resigy
Jack Wallace
as Dick Resigy
Key crew
Directed by Evan Crooke, written by Mark Mullin, produced by Shelly Strong.
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The Killing Jar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Killing Jar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Killing Jar online?
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The Killing Jar (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Killing Jar?
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The main cast of The Killing Jar (1997) includes Brett Cullen, Tamlyn Tomita, Xander Berkeley, Tom Bower and Brion James. The film was directed by Evan Crooke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Killing Jar released?
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The Killing Jar was released on May 27, 1997 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Killing Jar worth watching?
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The Killing Jar (1997) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Killing Jar?
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