Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1978-11-14

Languageen

Runtime1h 20m

Budget$100,000

Revenue$362,222

Production

Milestone Films

6.6(152)

•1978•1h 20m

Killer of Sheep

Drama

Overview

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

Director

Charles Burnett

Writing & Screenplay

Charles Burnett

Cinematography

Charles Burnett

Principal Cast

6 credited

Henry G. SandersStan

Kaycee MooreStan's Wife

Charles BracyBracy

Angela BurnettStan's Daughter

Eugene CherryEugene

Jack DrummondStan's Son

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