The Killing of America(1981)
The film the American authorities didn't want you to see!
The Killing of America Synopsis
A documentary of the decline of America, composed of archival material and exclusive footage, carnage, madness, and mayhem with an unapologetic sincerity on the factual depiction of violence in the industrialized nation of the United States. Featuring a juxtaposition of detailed accounts of terrible acts, brutal behavior, and interviews from experts and convicted killers alike.
The Killing of America (1981) is a documentary and crime film directed by Sheldon Renan, released on September 5, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Chuck Riley, Ed Dorris, Thomas Noguchi and Sirhan Sirhan. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
- Director:
- Sheldon Renan
- Writers:
- Leonard Schrader, Chieko Schrader
- Producers:
- Mataichirô Yamamoto, Leonard Schrader
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Charlton
- Composer:
- Mark Lindsay
- Production:
- Towa Productions, Filmlink International
- Status:
- Released
The Killing of America (1981) Trailer
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The Killing of America Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Chuck Riley
Chuck Riley
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Ed Dorris
Ed Dorris
as Self
Thomas Noguchi
as Self
Sirhan Sirhan
as Self
Wayne Henley
as Self
Ed Kemper
as Self
Susan Atkins
as Self (archive footage)
David Berkowitz
as Self (archive footage)
Kenneth Bianchi
as Self (archive footage)
- Lawrence Bittaker
Lawrence Bittaker
as Self (archive footage)
- James Brady
James Brady
as Self (archive footage)
- Arthur Bremer
Arthur Bremer
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Sheldon Renan, written by Leonard Schrader and Chieko Schrader, produced by Mataichirô Yamamoto and Leonard Schrader.
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The Killing of America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 64 ratings.
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The Killing of America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Killing of America online?
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The Killing of America (1981) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Killing of America?
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The main cast of The Killing of America (1981) includes Chuck Riley, Ed Dorris, Thomas Noguchi, Sirhan Sirhan and Wayne Henley. The film was directed by Sheldon Renan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Killing of America released?
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The Killing of America was released on September 5, 1981 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Killing of America worth watching?
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The Killing of America (1981) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Killing of America?
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