Movie

Once the Killing Starts

★ 7.5(2)19741h 4m

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Good to know

Director: John Scholz-Conway
Release date: 1974-01-07
Runtime: 1h 4m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Associated Television

About Once the Killing Starts

Once the Killing Starts is a 1974 movie in the TV Movie, Mystery and Drama genres, directed by John Scholz-Conway, starring Patrick O'Neal, Angharad Rees and Michael Kitchen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Once the Killing Starts in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Married college professor Michael Lane falls in love with one of his students and hatches an elaborate scheme to dispose of his wife, Elizabeth. His murder plot goes as planned. However, he soon receives an anonymous note: "I know what you did, murderer!" Prof. Lane frantically tries to discover who knows his secret...

Cast

Patrick O'Neal

Michael Lane

Angharad Rees

Stella Mason

Michael Kitchen

George Newton

Gerald Sim

Peterson

Gary Watson

Inspector Rush

Patricia Donahue

Elizabeth Lane

Terry Wright

Detective Constable Waters

Themes & keywords

murderaffair

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Once the Killing Starts in Australia?+

Once the Killing Starts is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Once the Killing Starts on Netflix?+

Once the Killing Starts is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Once the Killing Starts?+

Once the Killing Starts has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

Who stars in Once the Killing Starts?+

Once the Killing Starts stars Patrick O'Neal, Angharad Rees, Michael Kitchen, Gerald Sim and Gary Watson.

When did Once the Killing Starts come out?+

Once the Killing Starts is a 1974 movie directed by John Scholz-Conway.

What genre is Once the Killing Starts?+

Once the Killing Starts is TV Movie, Mystery, Drama, Thriller and Horror film.

Who directed Once the Killing Starts?+

Once the Killing Starts was directed by John Scholz-Conway.