The Killing of America
“The film the American authorities didn't want you to see!”
1981•R•1h 35m•7.2•Released
DocumentaryCrime
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.
Director
Sheldon Renan
Writer
Leonard Schrader, Chieko Schrader
Languages
English
Studio
Towa Productions
Cast
Chuck Riley
Self - Narrator (voice)
Ed Dorris
Self
Thomas Noguchi
Self
Sirhan Sirhan
Self
Wayne Henley
Self
Ed Kemper
Self
Susan Atkins
Self (archive footage)
David Berkowitz
Self (archive footage)
Kenneth Bianchi
Self (archive footage)
Lawrence Bittaker
Self (archive footage)
James Brady
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Bremer
Self (archive footage)
Ted Bundy
Self (archive footage)
Angelo Buono
Self (archive footage)
Dean Corll
Self (archive footage)
Production
Company
Towa Productions
Company
Filmlink International
Producer
Leonard Schrader
Producer
Mataichirô Yamamoto
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