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The Killing of America

“The film the American authorities didn't want you to see!”

★ 7.2 / 10 (63 votes)September 5, 198195 minEN
DocumentaryCrime

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateSeptember 5, 1981
StatusReleased
Runtime95 min
Rating★ 7.2 / 10
Certification—
Original languageEnglish
CountryJapan, United States of America
Budget—
Revenue—
ProductionTowa Productions, Filmlink International
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Crew

Director

Sheldon Renan

Writers

Leonard Schrader, Chieko Schrader

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Cast

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Chuck RileySelf - Narrator (voice)
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Ed DorrisSelf
Thomas NoguchiThomas NoguchiSelf
Sirhan SirhanSirhan SirhanSelf
Wayne HenleyWayne HenleySelf
Ed KemperEd KemperSelf
Susan AtkinsSusan AtkinsSelf (archive footage)
David BerkowitzDavid BerkowitzSelf (archive footage)
Kenneth BianchiKenneth BianchiSelf (archive footage)
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Lawrence BittakerSelf (archive footage)
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James BradySelf (archive footage)
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Arthur BremerSelf (archive footage)
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