Killer of Sheep (1978) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1978 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1978, Killer of Sheep is a drame film directed by Charles Burnett, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Dans le ghetto afro-américain de Watts, à Los Angeles, un ouvrier fier et mélancolique, épuisé par son emploi dans un abattoir de moutons et par ses responsabilités de père de famille, résiste à la tentation de l'argent facile, sous le regard de sa femme qui n'arrive plus à communiquer avec lui.
Who’s in it. Killer of Sheep stars Henry G. Sanders as Stan, Kaycee Moore as Stan's Wife, Charles Bracy as Bracy and Angela Burnett as Stan's Daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Killer of Sheep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $362.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killer of Sheep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killer of Sheep tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Killer of Sheep (1978)?
- In États-Unis, Killer of Sheep is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Killer of Sheep worth watching?
- Killer of Sheep holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Killer of Sheep?
- Killer of Sheep stars Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore, Charles Bracy, Angela Burnett and Eugene Cherry.
- When was Killer of Sheep released?
- Killer of Sheep was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.