Killer of Sheep(1978)
Killer of Sheep Synopsis
An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and listless existence.
Killer of Sheep (1978) is a drama film directed by Charles Burnett, released on November 14, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore, Charles Bracy and Angela Burnett. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 149 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Burnett
- Writers:
- Charles Burnett
- Producers:
- Charles Burnett
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Burnett
- Production:
- Milestone Films
- Budget:
- $100,000
- Revenue:
- $362,222
- Status:
- Released
Killer of Sheep (1978) Trailer
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Killer of Sheep Videos & Clips
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Killer of Sheep Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry G. Sanders
as Stan
Kaycee Moore
as Stan's Wife
- Charles Bracy
Charles Bracy
as Bracy
- Angela Burnett
Angela Burnett
as Stan's Daughter
- Eugene Cherry
Eugene Cherry
as Eugene
- Jack Drummond
Jack Drummond
as Stan's Son
Key crew
Directed by Charles Burnett, written by Charles Burnett, produced by Charles Burnett.
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Killer of Sheep Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 149 ratings.
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Killer of Sheep – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Killer of Sheep online?
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Killer of Sheep (1978) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Killer of Sheep?
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The main cast of Killer of Sheep (1978) includes Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore, Charles Bracy, Angela Burnett and Eugene Cherry. The film was directed by Charles Burnett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Killer of Sheep released?
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Killer of Sheep was released on November 14, 1978 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Killer of Sheep worth watching?
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Killer of Sheep (1978) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 149 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Killer of Sheep?
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