Killer of Sheep

Killer of Sheep is a 1977 American film written, directed, produced and shot by Charles Burnett. It features Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore, and Charles Bracy, among others. The drama depicts the culture of urban African-Americans in Los Angeles' Watts district. The film's style is often likened to Italian neorealism. At the time of its completion the film could not be released because the filmmakers had not secured rights to the music used in th... More

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  • Feb 1981

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Runtime:

  • 1 h 23 min

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Also known as:

  • Killer of Sheep

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Charles Burnett

Charles Burnett (April 13, 1944, Vicksburg, Mississippi) is an African-American film director, film producer, writer, editor, actor, photographer, and cinematographer. His most popular films include Killer of Sheep (1977), My Brother's Wedding (1983), To Sleep with Anger (1990), The Glass Shield ...

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Release date(s):

  • 1977

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Runtime:

  • 1 h 23 min
  • 1 h 21 min
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  • 10,000
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