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Killer of Sheep

Not Rated
1978·80 min·Released
Studio: Milestone Films
6.5TMDb
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Theatrical Nov 14, 1978
Nexus ms13416TMDb 27432IMDb tt0076263
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USA · English · USA
Drama

Overview

An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and listless existence.

Trailer

Crew

DirectorCharles Burnett
WriterCharles Burnett

Cast

Henry G. Sanders
Henry G. Sanders
Stan
Kaycee Moore
Kaycee Moore
Stan's Wife
Charles Bracy
Charles Bracy
Bracy
Angela Burnett
Angela Burnett
Stan's Daughter
Eugene Cherry
Eugene Cherry
Eugene
Jack Drummond
Jack Drummond
Stan's Son

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Keywords

moneyslaughterhousel.a. rebellioncomforting

Details

Budget
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TMDb Votes
140
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