A Time for Killing 1967
“Two violent men... and a violated woman!”
What is A Time for Killing?
A Time for Killing is a 1967 adventure war and Western film. Originally directed by Roger Corman and finished by Phil Karlson, the plot follows Confederate soldiers who escape a Union prison and travel toward the Mexican border.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 1, 1967
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Western, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~88 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Columbia Pictures
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Overview
A Time for Killing is a 1967 adventure war and Western film. Originally directed by Roger Corman and finished by Phil Karlson, the plot follows Confederate soldiers who escape a Union prison and travel toward the Mexican border. During their journey, they kill a Union courier and hide the news that the war has ended, leading to a conflict with a Union search party that is also unaware of the peace.
The film blends the tropes of the Western and War genres to explore a scenario of unnecessary conflict. It maintains a specific focus on the journey of the escapees and the resulting battle with their pursuers.
Should you watch it?
“Confederate escapees fight a Union party, unaware that the Civil War has already ended.”
- Features a premise based on the irony of soldiers fighting a finished war
- Combines elements of both the Western and War genres
- Offers a concise runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes
- The film may not appeal to those seeking a high critical rating
Watch it if you enjoy adventure films centered on the American Civil War era.
The film is a Western and War adventure with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.
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Where can I stream A Time for Killing?
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Is A Time for Killing worth watching?
The film has a 56% rating on Kinobox and combines Western and War elements.
What is the duration of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
This is a feature film rather than a series, so it does not have episodes.
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