A Killing Affair
1985, English. Directed by David Saperstein.
The dogs of hell walk the earth and the Devil strides beside
Peter Weller stars as Baton Morris, a drifter suspected of murder, in this crime drama. A widow (Kathy Baker) living in West Virginia takes in the man (Weller) whom she believes murdered her husband. As she spends more time with him, she begins to fall for him, but continues to question whether or not she can trust him. Directed by David Saperstein and based on a novel by Robert Houston, A Killing Affair features twists and turns up until the end.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- David SapersteinDirector
- Peter WellerBaston Morris
- Kathy BakerMaggie Gresham
- John GloverSheb Sheppard
- Rhetta HughesVinia
- Amy FieldsBessie Gresham
- Richard WestrickWarren Gresham
- Trevor JacksonEldridge
- Susie HallBlanche
- Sandi BrannonSara
- Bob HannahStillwell
- Bill SmitrovichPink Gresham
- Stuart CulpepperMr. Sheppard
Details
- Released
- 24 October 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Saperstein
- Box office
- $35K
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What A Killing Affair is based on
A Killing Affair is adapted from a novel.
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A Killing Affair runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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A Killing Affair is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Killing Affair on?
A Killing Affair isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Killing Affair?
If you liked A Killing Affair, try Walking Tall: Lone Justice, Suburbicon, Desperation Road.
Who directed A Killing Affair?
A Killing Affair (1985) was directed by David Saperstein and stars Peter Weller, Kathy Baker, John Glover.
What is A Killing Affair based on?
A Killing Affair is adapted from a novel.