The Todd Killings
1971, English. Directed by Barry Shear.
Based on the true story of '60s thrill-killer Charles Schmidt ("The Pied Piper of Tucson"), Skipper Todd (Robert F. Lyons) is a charismatic 23-year old who charms his way into the lives of high school kids in a small California town. Girls find him attractive and are only too willing to accompany him to a nearby desert area to be his "girl for the night." Not all of them return, however. Featuring Richard Thomas as his loyal hanger-on and a colorful assortment of familiar actors in vivid character roles including Barbara Bel Geddes, Gloria Grahame, Edward Asner, Fay Spain, James Broderick and Michael Conrad.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Barry ShearDirector
- Robert F. LyonsSteven "Skipper" Todd
- Richard ThomasBilly Roy
- Belinda MontgomeryRoberta
- Ed AsnerFred Reardon
- Gloria GrahameMrs. Roy
- Barbara Bel GeddesMrs. Todd
- Sherry E. DeBoerAmata
- Holly NearNorma
- James BroderickSam Goodwin
- Fay SpainMrs. Mack
- Michael ConradDetective Shaw
- Frank WebbBlond Student
Details
- Released
- 20 October 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dennis Murphy, Mann Rubin, Joel Oliansky
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What The Todd Killings is based on
The Todd Killings is based on a true story.
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The Todd Killings runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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The Todd Killings is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Todd Killings isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Todd Killings?
If you liked The Todd Killings, try The Man in the White Van, Woman of the Hour, Freeway.
Who directed The Todd Killings?
The Todd Killings (1971) was directed by Barry Shear and stars Robert F. Lyons, Richard Thomas, Belinda Montgomery.
What is The Todd Killings based on?
The Todd Killings is based on a true story.