The Killing Time
1987, English. Directed by Rick King.
To commit the perfect murder, you need planning, guts, and luck. Practically nobody has luck.
After a psychopath murders a man who was on his way to a job as a deputy sheriff in a small California town, he assumes the deputy's identity and arrives in town to start his new 'job'. What he doesn't know is that the recently appointed sheriff and his mistress are plotting to murder her evil husband—and blame it on the new deputy.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Killing Time is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rick KingDirector
- Beau BridgesSam Wayburn
- Kiefer SutherlandThe Stranger
- Wayne RogersJake Winslow
- Camelia KathLaura Winslow
- Joe Don BakerCarl Cunningham
- Janet CarrollLila Daggett
- Gracie HarrisonMary Ellen Knoeller
- Harvey VernonDick
- Michael MadsenStu
- Shiri ApplebyAnnie Winslow
- Jeb Ellis-BrownBrian Mars
- Harriet MedinNell
Details
- Released
- 23 October 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Don Bohlinger, James Nathan, Bruce Franklin Singer
- Box office
- $500K
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How long is The Killing Time?
The Killing Time runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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The Killing Time parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Killing Time is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Killing Time on?
The Killing Time is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Killing Time?
If you liked The Killing Time, try The International, The Virtuoso, Shade.
Who directed The Killing Time?
The Killing Time (1987) was directed by Rick King and stars Beau Bridges, Kiefer Sutherland, Wayne Rogers.