To Kill a Clown
“He turned a man into a fool, and a game into a nightmare.”
Synopsis
A young hippie couple rent a secluded cabin on the beach in an attempt to re-connect with each other and save their marriage. Unfortunately, the man they rented the cabin from is a military-brat sociopath with two dogs more vicious than his temper.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Bloomfield
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bloomfield, I.C. Rapoport
- Original Score
- Richard Hill, John Hawkins
- Original Title
- To Kill a Clown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Palomar Pictures International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Bloomfield
George Bloomfield, I.C. Rapoport, Algis Budrys
Richard Hill, John Hawkins
Walter Lassally
Ralph Kemplen
Theodore B. Sills, Edgar J. Scherick
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Hill
Original Music Composer
Theodore B. Sills
Producer
John Hawkins
Original Music Composer
Ralph Kemplen
Editor
George Bloomfield
Director
George Bloomfield
Screenplay
I.C. Rapoport
Screenplay
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
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 To Kill a Clown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is To Kill a Clown about?
A young hippie couple rent a secluded cabin on the beach in an attempt to re-connect with each other and save their marriage. Unfortunately, the man they rented the cabin from is a military-brat sociopath with two dogs more vicious than his temper.
Who directed To Kill a Clown?
To Kill a Clown was directed by George Bloomfield.
Who stars in To Kill a Clown?
The principal cast of To Kill a Clown includes Alan Alda, Blythe Danner, Heath Lamberts, Eric Clavering.
When was To Kill a Clown released and how long is it?
To Kill a Clown was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for To Kill a Clown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Kill a Clown was composed by Richard Hill, John Hawkins.
Is To Kill a Clown based on a book or true story?
To Kill a Clown is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Algis Budrys".
What is the age rating and content advisory for To Kill a Clown?
To Kill a Clown holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).