A Killing in a Small Town
1990, English. Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
The gory ax-murder of one suburban Texas housewife by another is nearly as shocking as the excuse offered by the bespectacled defendant's attorney: self-defense.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Stephen GyllenhaalDirector
- Barbara HersheyCandy Morrison
- Brian DennehyEd Reivers
- John TerryStan Blankenship
- Richard GillilandDale Morrison
- Lee GarlingtonPeggy Blankenship
- Hal HolbrookDr. Beardsley
- Matthew PoseyNorman Billings
- James Monroe BlackDr. Giles
- Dennis LettsChief McAlester
- Marco PerellaRick Slocum
- Norman BennettJim Ramsey
- Jerry HaynesJudge Scott
Details
- Released
- 22 May 1990
- Country
- United States of America
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What A Killing in a Small Town is based on
A Killing in a Small Town is based on a true story.
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How long is A Killing in a Small Town?
A Killing in a Small Town runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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A Killing in a Small Town isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 May 1990. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Killing in a Small Town?
If you liked A Killing in a Small Town, try I Killed My BFF, Ray Donovan: The Movie, Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise.
Who directed A Killing in a Small Town?
A Killing in a Small Town (1990) was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal and stars Barbara Hershey, Brian Dennehy, John Terry.
What is A Killing in a Small Town based on?
A Killing in a Small Town is based on a true story.