A Killing Affair(1985)
The dogs of hell walk the earth and the Devil strides beside
A Killing Affair Synopsis
Peter Weller stars as Baton Morris, a drifter suspected of murder, in this crime drama. A widow (Kathy Baker) living in West Virginia takes in the man (Weller) whom she believes murdered her husband. As she spends more time with him, she begins to fall for him, but continues to question whether or not she can trust him. Directed by David Saperstein and based on a novel by Robert Houston, A Killing Affair features twists and turns up until the end.
A Killing Affair (1985) is a drama, thriller and crime film directed by David Saperstein, released on October 24, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Peter Weller, Kathy Baker, John Glover and Rhetta Hughes. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- David Saperstein
- Writers:
- Robert Houston, David Saperstein
- Producers:
- Peter R. McIntosh, Michael Rauch
- Cinematographer:
- Dominique Chapuis
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Tomorrow Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $35,000
- Status:
- Released
A Killing Affair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Weller
as Baston Morris
Kathy Baker
as Maggie Gresham
John Glover
as Sheb Sheppard
Rhetta Hughes
as Vinia
- Amy Fields
Amy Fields
as Bessie Gresham
- Richard Westrick
Richard Westrick
as Warren Gresham
- Trevor Jackson
Trevor Jackson
as Eldridge
- Susie Hall
Susie Hall
as Blanche
- Sandi Brannon
Sandi Brannon
as Sara
Bob Hannah
as Stillwell
Bill Smitrovich
as Pink Gresham
- Stuart Culpepper
Stuart Culpepper
as Mr. Sheppard
Key crew
Directed by David Saperstein, written by Robert Houston and David Saperstein, produced by Peter R. McIntosh and Michael Rauch.
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A Killing Affair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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A Killing Affair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Killing Affair online?
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A Killing Affair (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Killing Affair?
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The main cast of A Killing Affair (1985) includes Peter Weller, Kathy Baker, John Glover, Rhetta Hughes and Amy Fields. The film was directed by David Saperstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Killing Affair released?
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A Killing Affair was released on October 24, 1985 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is A Killing Affair worth watching?
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A Killing Affair (1985) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.