The Killing Time
“To commit the perfect murder, you need planning, guts, and luck. Practically nobody has luck.”
Synopsis
After a psychopath murders a man who was on his way to a job as a deputy sheriff in a small California town, he assumes the deputy's identity and arrives in town to start his new 'job'. What he doesn't know is that the recently appointed sheriff and his mistress are plotting to murder her evil husband—and blame it on the new deputy.
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Beau Bridges
Sam Wayburn
Kiefer Sutherland
The Stranger
Wayne Rogers
Jake Winslow
Camelia Kath
Laura Winslow
Joe Don Baker
Carl Cunningham
Janet Carroll
Lila Daggett
Gracie Harrison
Mary Ellen Knoeller
Harvey Vernon
Dick
Michael Madsen
Stu
Shiri Appleby
Annie Winslow
Jeb Ellis-Brown
Brian Mars
Harriet Medin
Nell
Richard Bolik
Coroner
Mark Barkawitz
Stranger’s Father
Mathew Brady
Young Stranger
Paul McKenna
Man At Party
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$500K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick King
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Bohlinger, Bruce Franklin Singer, James Nathan
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- The Killing Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $500K
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures, Tapestry Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick King
Don Bohlinger, Bruce Franklin Singer, James Nathan
Paul Chihara
Paul Goldsmith
Lorenzo DeStefano
J.P. Guerin, Robert L. Levy, Peter Abrams
Department Leadership Roster
Rick King
Director
Lorenzo DeStefano
Editor
Paul Chihara
Original Music Composer
Paul Goldsmith
Director of Photography
Sandra Lee Gimpel
Stunt Coordinator
Don Bohlinger
Writer
Bruce Franklin Singer
Writer
James Nathan
Writer
Robert L. Levy
Producer
Peter Abrams
Producer
Jean-Pierre Dorléac
Costume Design
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Killing Time about?
After a psychopath murders a man who was on his way to a job as a deputy sheriff in a small California town, he assumes the deputy's identity and arrives in town to start his new 'job'. What he doesn't know is that the recently appointed sheriff and his mistress are plotting to murder her evil husband—and blame it on the new deputy.
Who directed The Killing Time?
The Killing Time was directed by Rick King.
Who stars in The Killing Time?
The principal cast of The Killing Time includes Beau Bridges, Kiefer Sutherland, Wayne Rogers, Camelia Kath, Joe Don Baker.
When was The Killing Time released and how long is it?
The Killing Time was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did The Killing Time make at the box office?
The Killing Time grossed $500K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Killing Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killing Time was composed by Paul Chihara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killing Time?
The Killing Time holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).