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Killer of Sheep (1978)

Movie ★ 6.5 80 min

Drama

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

Charles Burnett Director Charles Burnett Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 14, 1978
Runtime
80 min
Budget
$100,000
Box office
$362,222
IMDb
tt0076263
Language
Studio
Milestone Films

Themes

Cast

Henry G. Sanders Henry G. Sanders Stan Kaycee Moore Kaycee Moore Stan's Wife Charles Bracy Bracy Angela Burnett Stan's Daughter Eugene Cherry Eugene Jack Drummond Stan's Son

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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.
When was Killer of Sheep released?
Killer of Sheep is a 1978 drama film.
Where can I watch Killer of Sheep?
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