Movie

Killer: A Journal of Murder

“Liar. Thief. Murderer. He hated all of humanity, himself most of all.”

★ 5.8(52)19961h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Tim Metcalfe
Release date: 1996-09-06
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Breakheart Films

Killer: A Journal of Murder — trailer

About Killer: A Journal of Murder

Killer: A Journal of Murder is a 1996 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tim Metcalfe, starring James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard and Cara Buono. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Killer: A Journal of Murder in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

James Woods

Carl Panzram

Robert Sean Leonard

Henry Lesser

Cara Buono

Esther Lesser

Ellen Greene

Elizabeth Wyatt

Robert John Burke

R.G. Greiser

Lili Taylor

Woman in Speakeasy

Seth Romatelli

Teenaged Carl Panzram

Richard Riehle

Warden Quince

Harold Gould

Old Henry Lesser

John Bedford Lloyd

Dr. Karl Menninger

Jeffrey DeMunn

Sam Lesser

Steve Forrest

Warden Charles Casey

Themes & keywords

prisonserial killersympathy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Killer: A Journal of Murder in Mexico?+

Killer: A Journal of Murder is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Killer: A Journal of Murder on Netflix?+

Killer: A Journal of Murder is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Killer: A Journal of Murder?+

Killer: A Journal of Murder has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Killer: A Journal of Murder?+

Killer: A Journal of Murder stars James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard, Cara Buono, Ellen Greene and Robert John Burke.

When did Killer: A Journal of Murder come out?+

Killer: A Journal of Murder is a 1996 movie directed by Tim Metcalfe.

What genre is Killer: A Journal of Murder?+

Killer: A Journal of Murder is Drama film.

Who directed Killer: A Journal of Murder?+

Killer: A Journal of Murder was directed by Tim Metcalfe.