Killer: A Journal of Murder
“Liar. Thief. Murderer. He hated all of humanity, himself most of all.”
Synopsis
Carl Panzram is sent to Leavenworth Prison for burglary. While there, he is brutally beaten by a guard. Neophyte guard Henry Lesser feels sympathy for Panzram, befriends him, and gets him to write his life story. Lesser learns that Panzram's past is much more violent than he thought, but also that he's capable of being a much better person than the rest of the prison staff believes - or so Lesser thinks.
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Top Cast
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James Woods
Carl Panzram
Robert Sean Leonard
Henry Lesser
Ellen Greene
Elizabeth Wyatt
Cara Buono
Esther Lesser
Robert John Burke
R.G. Greiser
Richard Riehle
Warden Quince
Harold Gould
Old Henry Lesser
John Bedford Lloyd
Dr. Karl Menninger
Jeffrey DeMunn
Sam Lesser
James Murtaugh
Walter Bailey
Conrad McLaren
Judge John W. Kingman
Steve Forrest
Warden Charles Casey
Richard Council
Cop
Seth Romatelli
Teenaged Carl Panzram
Christopher Petrosino
Richard Lesser
Michael Jeffrey Woods
Harry Sinclair
Raynor Scheine
Trusty
John MacKay
Jack Turner
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 6, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Metcalfe
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Metcalfe
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- Killer: A Journal of Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Breakheart Films, Ixtlan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Metcalfe
Tim Metcalfe, Thomas E. Gaddis, James Long
Graeme Revell
Ken Kelsch
Janet Yang, Mark Levinson
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Metcalfe
Director
Tim Metcalfe
Screenplay
Steven Lambert
Stunt Coordinator
Ken Kelsch
Director of Photography
Janet Yang
Producer
Mark Levinson
Producer
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Killer: A Journal of Murder
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What is Killer: A Journal of Murder about?
Carl Panzram is sent to Leavenworth Prison for burglary. While there, he is brutally beaten by a guard. Neophyte guard Henry Lesser feels sympathy for Panzram, befriends him, and gets him to write his life story. Lesser learns that Panzram's past is much more violent than he thought, but also that he's capable of being a much better person than the rest of the prison staff believes - or so Lesser thinks.
Who directed Killer: A Journal of Murder?
Killer: A Journal of Murder was directed by Tim Metcalfe.
Who stars in Killer: A Journal of Murder?
The principal cast of Killer: A Journal of Murder includes James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard, Ellen Greene, Cara Buono, Robert John Burke.
When was Killer: A Journal of Murder released and how long is it?
Killer: A Journal of Murder was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Killer: A Journal of Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Killer: A Journal of Murder was composed by Graeme Revell.
Is Killer: A Journal of Murder based on a book or true story?
Killer: A Journal of Murder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas E. Gaddis", Novel: "James Long".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Killer: A Journal of Murder?
Killer: A Journal of Murder holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).