A Time for Killing
"Two violent men... and a violated woman!"
Originally released in 1967. A Time for Killing is a western/war film. directed by Phil Karlson. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Glenn Ford, George Hamilton, and Inger Stevens
Synopsis
During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers escape from a Union prison and head for the Mexican border. Along the way, they kill a Union courier bearing the news that the war is over. Keeping the message a secret, the captain has his men go on and they soon find themselves in a battle with the Union search party who also is unaware of the war's end.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (33 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glenn Ford
as Tom Wolcott
George Hamilton
as Dorrit Bentley
Inger Stevens
as Emily Biddle
Paul Petersen
as Blue Lake
Todd Armstrong
as Lt. 'Pru' Prudessing
Max Baer Jr.
as Sgt. Luther Liskell
Kenneth Tobey
as Sgt. Cleehan
Timothy Carey
as Billy Cat
Harry Dean Stanton
as Sgt. Dan Way
Richard X. Slattery
as Cpl. Paddy Darling
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Time for Killing about?
During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers escape from a Union prison and head for the Mexican border. Along the way, they kill a Union courier bearing the news that the war is over. Keeping the me...
Who directed A Time for Killing?
A Time for Killing was directed by Phil Karlson.
How long is A Time for Killing?
A Time for Killing has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was A Time for Killing released?
A Time for Killing was released on August 1, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Time for Killing?
The main cast of A Time for Killing includes Glenn Ford, George Hamilton, Inger Stevens, Paul Petersen, Todd Armstrong.