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The Killing of America
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The Killing of America

1981-09-05 · 95 min · ★ 7.2

Documentary · Crime

A documentary of the decline of America, composed of archival material and exclusive footage, carnage, madness, and mayhem with an unapologetic sincerity on the factual depiction of violence in the industrialized nation of the United States. Featuring a juxtaposition of detailed accounts of terrible acts, brutal behavior, and interviews from experts and convicted killers alike.

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Directors
Sheldon Renan
Production companies
Towa Productions, Filmlink International
Countries
Japan, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chuck RileySelf - Narrator (voice)
Ed DorrisSelf
Thomas NoguchiThomas NoguchiSelf
Sirhan SirhanSirhan SirhanSelf
Wayne HenleyWayne HenleySelf
Ed KemperEd KemperSelf
Susan AtkinsSusan AtkinsSelf (archive footage)
David BerkowitzDavid BerkowitzSelf (archive footage)
Kenneth BianchiKenneth BianchiSelf (archive footage)
Lawrence BittakerSelf (archive footage)
James BradySelf (archive footage)
Arthur BremerSelf (archive footage)
Ted BundyTed BundySelf (archive footage)
Angelo BuonoSelf (archive footage)
Dean CorllSelf (archive footage)
Juan CoronaJuan CoronaSelf (archive footage)
Edward CowartSelf (archive footage)
Richard J. DaleyRichard J. DaleySelf (archive footage)
Charles de GaulleCharles de GaulleSelf (archive footage)
Mark EssexSelf (archive footage)

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