The Killing Floor (1984)
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.
Director: Bill Duke
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: April 10, 1984
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Leslie Lee
- Elsa Rassbach (Story)
Music: Elizabeth Swados
Cinematography: William Birch
Production: Public Forum Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Killing Floor stars Damien Leake, Alfre Woodard, Dennis Farina, Ernest Rayford, Moses Gunn, Clarence Felder.
- How long is The Killing Floor?
- The Killing Floor has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is The Killing Floor?
- The Killing Floor is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Killing Floor produced?
- The Killing Floor was produced in United States of America.