Killer of Sheep
Originally released in 1978. Killer of Sheep is a drama film. directed by Charles Burnett. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore, and Charles Bracy
Synopsis
An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and listless existence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (136 votes)
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Box Office
$362.2K
3.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000
- Revenue
- $362,222
Production Companies
- Milestone Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Killer of Sheep about?
An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and listless existence.
Who directed Killer of Sheep?
Killer of Sheep was directed by Charles Burnett.
How long is Killer of Sheep?
Killer of Sheep has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Killer of Sheep released?
Killer of Sheep was released on November 14, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Killer of Sheep?
The main cast of Killer of Sheep includes Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore, Charles Bracy, Angela Burnett, Eugene Cherry.
Is Killer of Sheep worth watching?
Killer of Sheep has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 136 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.