Killer of Sheep (1978)

Killer of Sheep (1978) poster

An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and listless existence.

Director: Charles Burnett
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Charles Burnett
Editing: Charles Burnett
Production: Milestone Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $100,000
Box Office: $362,222
Original Language: en

Keywords

money, slaughterhouse, l.a. rebellion, comforting

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Killer of Sheep about?
An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and listless existence.
Who directed Killer of Sheep?
Killer of Sheep was directed by Charles Burnett.
Who stars in Killer of Sheep?
Killer of Sheep stars Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore, Charles Bracy, Angela Burnett, Eugene Cherry, Jack Drummond.
How long is Killer of Sheep?
Killer of Sheep has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Killer of Sheep?
Killer of Sheep is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Killer of Sheep?
Killer of Sheep had a budget of $100,000.
How much did Killer of Sheep gross?
Killer of Sheep grossed $362,222 worldwide.
Where was Killer of Sheep produced?
Killer of Sheep was produced in United States of America.