When Women Kill
Synopsis
When Women Kill is a poignant documentary exploring the shocking violence that seven women fell victim to at the hands of men. The program profiles the battered women who speak frankly about the cruel abuse, threats, and fears, and the overassertive men who led them down a one-way path to death and destruction. The film features in-prison footage, including a segment depicting a confession by a follower of the notorious Charles Manson, Leslie Van Houten, who was convicted of two killing sprees and committed to life in prison.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Grant
- Original Title
- When Women Kill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Joseph Feury Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Grant
Hart Perry
Geri Ashur
Mary Beth Yarrow, Milton Justice, Joseph Feury
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Grant
Director
Hart Perry
Director of Photography
Geri Ashur
Editor
Mary Beth Yarrow
Producer
Milton Justice
Producer
Joseph Feury
Producer
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What is When Women Kill about?
When Women Kill is a poignant documentary exploring the shocking violence that seven women fell victim to at the hands of men. The program profiles the battered women who speak frankly about the cruel abuse, threats, and fears, and the overassertive men who led them down a one-way path to death and destruction. The film features in-prison footage, including a segment depicting a confession by a follower of the notorious Charles Manson, Leslie Van Houten, who was convicted of two killing sprees and committed to life in prison.
Who directed When Women Kill?
When Women Kill was directed by Lee Grant.
Who stars in When Women Kill?
The principal cast of When Women Kill includes Lee Grant, Leslie Van Houten.
When was When Women Kill released and how long is it?
When Women Kill was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 55m.