---
title: "A Killing Affair"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-killing-affair-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 5527
imdb_id: "tt0095445"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "R"
---

# A Killing Affair (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-killing-affair-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "A Killing Affair" (1985).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: A Killing Affair
Year: 1985 (from prompt and sources)
Release Date (US): 02/09/1986 (Source 1)
Genres: Drama, Thriller, and Crime (Source 1)
Runtime: 1h 40m (Source 1)
Rating: R (Source 1)
Director: David Saperstein (Synopsis)
Based on: A novel by Robert Houston (Synopsis)
Cast: Peter Weller as Baton Morris, Kathy Baker as a widow (Synopsis/Source 2)
Plot: Baton Morris is a drifter suspected of murder. A widow living in West Virginia takes him in, believing he murdered her husband. As she spends time with him, she falls for him but questions if she can trust him. The film features twists and

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome, Artiflix | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Artiflix | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling | Artiflix | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Artiflix | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Saperstein
- **Networks / Studios**: Tomorrow Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Weller** as *Baston Morris*
- **Kathy Baker** as *Maggie Gresham*
- **John Glover** as *Sheb Sheppard*
- **Rhetta Hughes** as *Vinia*
- **Amy Fields** as *Bessie Gresham*
- **Richard Westrick** as *Warren Gresham*
- **Trevor Jackson** as *Eldridge*
- **Susie Hall** as *Blanche*
- **Sandi Brannon** as *Sara*
- **Bob Hannah** as *Stillwell*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Killing Affair online?
A Killing Affair is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Killing Affair worth watching?
A Killing Affair holds a community rating of 8.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Killing Affair and when was it released?
A Killing Affair is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Killing Affair?
A Killing Affair was directed by David Saperstein.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Killing Affair — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/5527)
- [A Killing Affair (1985) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/5527-a-killing-affair/cast)
- [A Killing Affair (1986) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095445/fullcredits/)
- [A Killing Affair — Full Cast & Crew](https://filmdb.co.uk/box-office/movie/a-killing-affair-1985-box-office/full-cast-crew)
- [A Killing Affair (1986) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-killing-affair-1986/credits)

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