A Killing in a Small Town
Synopsis
The gory ax-murder of one suburban Texas housewife by another is nearly as shocking as the excuse offered by the bespectacled defendant's attorney: self-defense.
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A Killing in a Small Town (1990)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-08
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Barbara Hershey
Candy Morrison
Brian Dennehy
Ed Reivers
John Terry
Stan Blankenship
Richard Gilliland
Dale Morrison
Lee Garlington
Peggy Blankenship
Hal Holbrook
Dr. Beardsley
Matthew Posey
Norman Billings
James Monroe Black
Dr. Giles
Dennis Letts
Chief McAlester
Marco Perella
Rick Slocum
Norman Bennett
Jim Ramsey
Jerry Haynes
Judge Scott
Rodger Boyce
Rex Staples
Daphne Eckler
Dede Alexander
Jan DeWitt
Connie Keating
Charles Carroll
Bob Shelton
Blue Deckert
Andy Blassingame
Spencer Prokop
Kevin Sanders
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 19, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Screenplay & Story
- John Bloom, Jim Atkinson, Cynthia Cidre
- Original Score
- Richard Gibbs
- Original Title
- A Killing in a Small Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- King Phoenix Entertainment, Hearst Entertainment Productions, IndieProd Company Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Gyllenhaal
John Bloom, Jim Atkinson, Cynthia Cidre
Richard Gibbs
Robert Elswit
Harvey Rosenstock
Courtney Pledger, Judith A. Polone, Bruce J. Sallan, Dan Witt
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Director
Janet Lucas Lawler
Costume Design
Courtney Pledger
Producer
Dan Witt
Producer
Richard Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Harvey Rosenstock
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Killing in a Small Town
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What is A Killing in a Small Town about?
The gory ax-murder of one suburban Texas housewife by another is nearly as shocking as the excuse offered by the bespectacled defendant's attorney: self-defense.
Who directed A Killing in a Small Town?
A Killing in a Small Town was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
Who stars in A Killing in a Small Town?
The principal cast of A Killing in a Small Town includes Barbara Hershey, Brian Dennehy, John Terry, Richard Gilliland, Lee Garlington.
When was A Killing in a Small Town released and how long is it?
A Killing in a Small Town was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Killing in a Small Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Killing in a Small Town was composed by Richard Gibbs.
Is A Killing in a Small Town based on a book or true story?
A Killing in a Small Town is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Bloom", Book: "Jim Atkinson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Killing in a Small Town?
A Killing in a Small Town holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).