Killer: A Journal of Murder(1996)
Liar. Thief. Murderer. He hated all of humanity, himself most of all.
Killer: A Journal of Murder Synopsis
Carl Panzram is sent to Leavenworth Prison for burglary. While there, he is brutally beaten by a guard. Neophyte guard Henry Lesser feels sympathy for Panzram, befriends him, and gets him to write his life story. Lesser learns that Panzram's past is much more violent than he thought, but also that he's capable of being a much better person than the rest of the prison staff believes - or so Lesser thinks.
Killer: A Journal of Murder (1996) is a drama film directed by Tim Metcalfe, released on September 6, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard, Cara Buono and Ellen Greene. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Tim Metcalfe
- Writers:
- James Long, Thomas E. Gaddis, Tim Metcalfe
- Producers:
- Janet Yang, Mark Levinson
- Cinematographer:
- Ken Kelsch
- Production:
- Breakheart Films, Ixtlan Productions
- Status:
- Released
Killer: A Journal of Murder (1996) Trailer
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Killer: A Journal of Murder Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Woods
as Carl Panzram
Robert Sean Leonard
as Henry Lesser
Cara Buono
as Esther Lesser
Ellen Greene
as Elizabeth Wyatt
Robert John Burke
as R.G. Greiser
Lili Taylor
as Woman in Speakeasy
- Seth Romatelli
Seth Romatelli
as Teenaged Carl Panzram
Richard Riehle
as Warden Quince
Harold Gould
as Old Henry Lesser
John Bedford Lloyd
as Dr. Karl Menninger
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Sam Lesser
Steve Forrest
as Warden Charles Casey
Key crew
Directed by Tim Metcalfe, written by James Long, Thomas E. Gaddis and Tim Metcalfe, produced by Janet Yang and Mark Levinson.
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Killer: A Journal of Murder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 54 ratings.
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Killer: A Journal of Murder – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Killer: A Journal of Murder online?
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Killer: A Journal of Murder (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Killer: A Journal of Murder?
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The main cast of Killer: A Journal of Murder (1996) includes James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard, Cara Buono, Ellen Greene and Robert John Burke. The film was directed by Tim Metcalfe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Killer: A Journal of Murder released?
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Killer: A Journal of Murder was released on September 6, 1996 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Killer: A Journal of Murder worth watching?
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Killer: A Journal of Murder (1996) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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