The Todd Killings
Originally released in 1971. The Todd Killings is a thriller film. directed by Barry Shear.
Starring Robert F. Lyons, Richard Thomas, and Belinda Montgomery
Synopsis
Based on the true story of '60s thrill-killer Charles Schmidt ("The Pied Piper of Tucson"), Skipper Todd (Robert F. Lyons) is a charismatic 23-year old who charms his way into the lives of high school kids in a small California town. Girls find him attractive and are only too willing to accompany him to a nearby desert area to be his "girl for the night." Not all of them return, however. Featuring Richard Thomas as his loyal hanger-on and a colorful assortment of familiar actors in vivid character roles including Barbara Bel Geddes, Gloria Grahame, Edward Asner, Fay Spain, James Broderick and Michael Conrad.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
4.1/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- National General Production Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Todd Killings about?
Based on the true story of '60s thrill-killer Charles Schmidt ("The Pied Piper of Tucson"), Skipper Todd (Robert F. Lyons) is a charismatic 23-year old who charms his way into the lives of high sch...
Who directed The Todd Killings?
The Todd Killings was directed by Barry Shear.
How long is The Todd Killings?
The Todd Killings has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Todd Killings released?
The Todd Killings was released on October 20, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Todd Killings?
The main cast of The Todd Killings includes Robert F. Lyons, Richard Thomas, Belinda Montgomery, Ed Asner, Gloria Grahame.