The Killer at Thurston High
Synopsis
In May 1998, a year before the massacre at Columbine High, 15-year-old Kip Kinkel murdered his mother and father, and then opened fire at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon, killing two fellow students and wounding 25 others. In this first in-depth television examination of a school shooter, FRONTLINE reveals the intimate inside story of how the “shy and likeable” Kip Kinkel from a solid middle-class family became the boy police call “a cold-hearted killer.”
Top Cast
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- Director
- Michael Kirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kirk, Peter J. Boyer
- Original Score
- Frank Ferrucci
- Original Title
- The Killer at Thurston High
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kirk
Michael Kirk, Peter J. Boyer
Frank Ferrucci
Steve Audette
Karen O'Connor, Michael Kirk, Miri Navasky, Sam Bailey, David Fanning
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kirk
Writer
Karen O'Connor
Producer
Michael Kirk
Director
Michael Kirk
Producer
Miri Navasky
Producer
Sam Bailey
Producer
Peter J. Boyer
Writer
Steve Audette
Editor
Sharon Tiller
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Killer at Thurston High about?
In May 1998, a year before the massacre at Columbine High, 15-year-old Kip Kinkel murdered his mother and father, and then opened fire at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon, killing two fellow students and wounding 25 others. In this first in-depth television examination of a school shooter, FRONTLINE reveals the intimate inside story of how the “shy and likeable” Kip Kinkel from a solid middle-class family became the boy police call “a cold-hearted killer.”
Who directed The Killer at Thurston High?
The Killer at Thurston High was directed by Michael Kirk.
Who stars in The Killer at Thurston High?
The principal cast of The Killer at Thurston High includes Peter J. Boyer, Kip Kinkel.
When was The Killer at Thurston High released and how long is it?
The Killer at Thurston High was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Killer at Thurston High?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killer at Thurston High was composed by Frank Ferrucci.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killer at Thurston High?
The Killer at Thurston High holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).