Killer: A Journal of Murder
1996, English. Directed by Tim Metcalfe.
Liar. Thief. Murderer. He hated all of humanity, himself most of all.
Carl Panzram is sent to Leavenworth Prison for burglary. While there, he is brutally beaten by a guard. Neophyte guard Henry Lesser feels sympathy for Panzram, befriends him, and gets him to write his life story. Lesser learns that Panzram's past is much more violent than he thought, but also that he's capable of being a much better person than the rest of the prison staff believes - or so Lesser thinks.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Tim MetcalfeDirector
- James WoodsCarl Panzram
- Robert Sean LeonardHenry Lesser
- Ellen GreeneElizabeth Wyatt
- Cara BuonoEsther Lesser
- Robert John BurkeR.G. Greiser
- Richard RiehleWarden Quince
- Harold GouldOld Henry Lesser
- John Bedford LloydDr. Karl Menninger
- Jeffrey DeMunnSam Lesser
- James MurtaughWalter Bailey
- Conrad McLarenJudge John W. Kingman
- Steve ForrestWarden Charles Casey
Details
- Released
- 6 September 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tim Metcalfe
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Killer: A Journal of Murder: quick answers
Is Killer: A Journal of Murder worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Killer: A Journal of Murder?
Killer: A Journal of Murder runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Killer: A Journal of Murder have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Killer: A Journal of Murder. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Killer: A Journal of Murder parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Killer: A Journal of Murder is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Killer: A Journal of Murder on?
Killer: A Journal of Murder isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Killer: A Journal of Murder?
If you liked Killer: A Journal of Murder, try All Day and a Night, Bronson, The Mustang.
Who directed Killer: A Journal of Murder?
Killer: A Journal of Murder (1996) was directed by Tim Metcalfe and stars James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard, Ellen Greene.