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The Killing Floor (1984) | Trailer | Damien Leake | Alfre Woodard | Dennis FarinaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-15
Top Cast
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Damien Leake
Frank Custer
Alfre Woodard
Mattie
Dennis Farina
Supervisor
Ernest Rayford
Thomas Joshua
Moses Gunn
Heavy Williams
Clarence Felder
Bremer
Mary Alice
Lilah Dean
Cynthia Baker
Emma
Gerry Becker
Meyer
Wanda Christine
Woman in Bar
Nathan Davis
Judge Alschuler
Henryk Derewenda
John Kikulski
Phillip East
Joe Hodges
Paul Eaton
John Spriggs
Jason Green
Frank Custer Jr.
Stephen McKinley Henderson
James Cheeks
Gene Janson
Dennis Lane
Richard Lavin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Duke
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Lee, Elsa Rassbach
- Original Score
- Elizabeth Swados
- Original Title
- The Killing Floor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Public Forum Productions, American Playhouse, KERA-TV, PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Duke
Leslie Lee, Elsa Rassbach
Elizabeth Swados
William Birch
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Duke
Director
Leslie Lee
Writer
Elizabeth Swados
Original Music Composer
William Birch
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing Floor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Killing Floor about?
During World War I, a poor black Southerner travels north to Chicago to get work in the city's slaughterhouses, where he becomes embroiled in the organized labor movement.
Who directed The Killing Floor?
The Killing Floor was directed by Bill Duke.
Who stars in The Killing Floor?
The principal cast of The Killing Floor includes Damien Leake, Alfre Woodard, Dennis Farina, Ernest Rayford, Moses Gunn.
When was The Killing Floor released and how long is it?
The Killing Floor was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Killing Floor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killing Floor was composed by Elizabeth Swados.