Slaughter (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1972, Slaughter is an action, drama and crime film directed by Jack Starrett, running about 91 minutes. “It's not only his name, it's his business and sometimes--his pleasure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Slaughter, a former Green Beret, avenges the killing of loved ones by the Mob, and after being blackmailed by the feds, is forced to head to South America to finish the mobsters off.
Who’s in it. Slaughter stars Jim Brown as Slaughter, Stella Stevens as Ann, Rip Torn as Dominic Hoffo and Cameron Mitchell as A.W. Price, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Slaughter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slaughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slaughter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slaughter (1972)?
- In US, Slaughter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Slaughter worth watching?
- Slaughter holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slaughter?
- Slaughter stars Jim Brown, Stella Stevens, Rip Torn, Cameron Mitchell and Don Gordon.
- When was Slaughter released?
- Slaughter was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.