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The Killing of America

The Killing of America

★ 7.2/10•1981•1h 35m•R•Documentary•Crime

The film the American authorities didn't want you to see!

A documentary of the decline of America, composed of archival material and exclusive footage, carnage, madness, and mayhem with an unapologetic sincerity on the factual depiction of violence in the industrialized nation of the United States. Featuring a juxtaposition of detailed accounts of terrible acts, brutal behavior, and interviews from experts and convicted killers alike.

Leonard Schrader · Writer

Sheldon Renan · Director

Chieko Schrader · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 5, 1981

Actors

Chuck Riley

Self - Narrator (voice)

Ed Dorris

Self

Thomas Noguchi

Thomas Noguchi

Self

Sirhan Sirhan

Sirhan Sirhan

Self

Wayne Henley

Wayne Henley

Self

Ed Kemper

Ed Kemper

Self

Susan Atkins

Susan Atkins

Self (archive footage)

David Berkowitz

David Berkowitz

Self (archive footage)

Kenneth Bianchi

Kenneth Bianchi

Self (archive footage)

Lawrence Bittaker

Self (archive footage)

James Brady

Self (archive footage)

Arthur Bremer

Self (archive footage)

Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy

Self (archive footage)

Angelo Buono

Self (archive footage)

Dean Corll

Self (archive footage)

Juan Corona

Juan Corona

Self (archive footage)

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