A Climate for Killing
“Under a spell of passion, a desert town hides its brutal past.”
Synopsis
A body is found in the desert shortly before Yuma County's rodeo festival week. It appears to be Ria Paris, who was apparenlty murdered by her husband 16 years ago - except the body isn't that old. Together with his ambitious new colleague Paul McCraw, Sheriff Kyle re-investigates the old case, trying to avoid shaking up the community during the celebrations.
Top Cast
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John Beck
Kyle Shipp
Katharine Ross
Grace Hines
Steven Bauer
Paul McGraw
Mia Sara
Elise Shipp
Phillip Brock
Click Dunn
Lu Leonard
Winnie
Tony Frank
Sheriff Elmer Waters
John Diehl
Wayne Paris
Newell Alexander
Roy Paris
Dedee Pfeiffer
Donna
Eloy Casados
Ruiz Sanchez
Jack Dodson
Sam Moorehouse
Frederick Flynn
Rollie Clark
Sherrie Rose
Rita Paris
Cheryl Waters
Birdy
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.S. Cardone
- Screenplay & Story
- J.S. Cardone
- Original Score
- Robert Folk
- Original Title
- A Climate for Killing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Black Crow Productions, Propaganda Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.S. Cardone
J.S. Cardone
Robert Folk
Carol Kottenbrook, Jon Turtle
Department Leadership Roster
J.S. Cardone
Writer
Carol Kottenbrook
Producer
J.S. Cardone
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Climate for Killing
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What is A Climate for Killing about?
A body is found in the desert shortly before Yuma County's rodeo festival week. It appears to be Ria Paris, who was apparenlty murdered by her husband 16 years ago - except the body isn't that old. Together with his ambitious new colleague Paul McCraw, Sheriff Kyle re-investigates the old case, trying to avoid shaking up the community during the celebrations.
Who directed A Climate for Killing?
A Climate for Killing was directed by J.S. Cardone.
Who stars in A Climate for Killing?
The principal cast of A Climate for Killing includes John Beck, Katharine Ross, Steven Bauer, Mia Sara, Phillip Brock.
When was A Climate for Killing released and how long is it?
A Climate for Killing was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for A Climate for Killing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Climate for Killing was composed by Robert Folk.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Climate for Killing?
A Climate for Killing holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).