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A Time for Killing
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A Time for Killing

1967-08-01 · 88 min · ★ 4.8

Western · War

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.

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Directors
Phil Karlson, Roger Corman
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000

Top Cast

Glenn FordGlenn FordTom Wolcott
George HamiltonGeorge HamiltonDorrit Bentley
Inger StevensInger StevensEmily Biddle
Paul PetersenPaul PetersenBlue Lake
Todd ArmstrongTodd ArmstrongLt. 'Pru' Prudessing
Max Baer Jr.Max Baer Jr.Sgt. Luther Liskell
Kenneth TobeyKenneth TobeySgt. Cleehan
Timothy CareyTimothy CareyBilly Cat
Harry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonSgt. Dan Way
Richard X. SlatteryRichard X. SlatteryCpl. Paddy Darling
Harrison FordHarrison FordLt. Shaffer
Kay E. KuterKay E. KuterOwelson
Dick MillerDick MillerZollicoffer
Emile MeyerEmile MeyerCol. Harries
Marshall ReedMarshall ReedStedner
Duke HobbieDuke HobbieLt. Frist
James DavidsonJames DavidsonLittle Mo
Charlie BriggsCharlie BriggsSgt. Kettlinger
Craig CurtisBagnef
Peter FordPeter FordMilitary orderly (uncredited)

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