The Todd Killings
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.
Top Cast
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Robert F. Lyons
Steven "Skipper" Todd
Richard Thomas
Billy Roy
Belinda Montgomery
Roberta
Ed Asner
Fred Reardon
Gloria Grahame
Mrs. Roy
Barbara Bel Geddes
Mrs. Todd
Sherry E. DeBoer
Amata
Holly Near
Norma
James Broderick
Sam Goodwin
Fay Spain
Mrs. Mack
Michael Conrad
Detective Shaw
Frank Webb
Blond Student
William Lucking
Meg Foster
George Murdock
Police Officer
Harry Lauter
Eddie Firestone
Mr. Hassin
Eve Brent
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Shear
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Murphy, Mann Rubin, Joel Oliansky
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- The Todd Killings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- National General Production Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Shear
Dennis Murphy, Mann Rubin, Joel Oliansky
Leonard Rosenman
Harold E. Stine
Walter Thompson
Robert L. Levy, Barry Shear, Walter Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Shear
Director
Dennis Murphy
Writer
Robert L. Levy
Producer
Barry Shear
Producer
Walter Wood
Producer
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Joel Oliansky
Writer
Harold E. Stine
Director of Photography
Walter Thompson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Todd Killings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed The Todd Killings?
The Todd Killings was directed by Barry Shear.
Who stars in The Todd Killings?
The principal cast of The Todd Killings includes Robert F. Lyons, Richard Thomas, Belinda Montgomery, Ed Asner, Gloria Grahame.
When was The Todd Killings released and how long is it?
The Todd Killings was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Todd Killings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Todd Killings was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Todd Killings?
The Todd Killings holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).