Killer: A Journal of Murder (1996)
Killer: A Journal of Murder is a 1996 drama movie directed by Tim Metcalfe, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard and Cara Buono.
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.
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What is Killer: A Journal of Murder about?
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.
When was Killer: A Journal of Murder released?
Killer: A Journal of Murder was released on 6 September 1996.
How long is Killer: A Journal of Murder?
Killer: A Journal of Murder runs 1h 31m.
Who made Killer: A Journal of Murder?
Killer: A Journal of Murder was directed by Tim Metcalfe.
Where can I watch Killer: A Journal of Murder?
Killer: A Journal of Murder is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Killer: A Journal of Murder
Rent: Apple TV Store
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- James Woods as Carl Panzram
- Robert Sean Leonard as Henry Lesser
- Cara Buono as Esther Lesser
- Ellen Greene as Elizabeth Wyatt
- Robert John Burke as R.G. Greiser
- Lili Taylor as Woman in Speakeasy
- Seth Romatelli as Teenaged Carl Panzram
- Richard Riehle as Warden Quince
- Harold Gould as Old Henry Lesser
- John Bedford Lloyd as Dr. Karl Menninger
- Jeffrey DeMunn as Sam Lesser
- Steve Forrest as Warden Charles Casey