Winter Kills 1979
“Something funny is happening in WINTER KILLS. Take it seriously!”
What is Winter Kills?
Winter Kills is a 1979 drama, mystery, thriller, and comedy film directed with an ensemble cast that includes Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Eli Wallach, Richard Boone, Toshirō Mifune, Sterling Hayden, Dorothy Malone, Belinda Bauer, and Ralph Meeker. The story follows the younger brother of an assassinated US President as he is led down a rabbit hole of conspiracies and dead ends after learning of a man
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- May 11, 1979
- Studios
- Winter Gold Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy
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Overview
Winter Kills is a 1979 drama, mystery, thriller, and comedy film directed with an ensemble cast that includes Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Eli Wallach, Richard Boone, Toshirō Mifune, Sterling Hayden, Dorothy Malone, Belinda Bauer, and Ralph Meeker. The story follows the younger brother of an assassinated US President as he is led down a rabbit hole of conspiracies and dead ends after learning of a man claiming to be the real shooter.
Inspired by the John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy, the film carries a unique tone where, as promotional material suggests, something funny is happening while viewers are told to take it seriously. Spanning one hour and thirty-seven minutes, it offers a distinct blend of genres featuring notable performances from its star-studded cast.
Should you watch it?
“An assassinated president's younger brother investigates a shocking claim about the real shooter.”
- Features an ensemble cast including Jeff Bridges and John Huston.
- Explores themes inspired by the John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy.
- Blends elements of drama, mystery, thriller, and comedy.
- Viewers may find the narrative leads down many dead ends and rabbit holes.
Watch it if you enjoy political conspiracy thrillers with an ensemble cast.
The film runs for one hour and thirty-seven minutes, blending dramatic mystery with comedic tones.
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Is Winter Kills worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1970s conspiracy thrillers and its notable ensemble cast.
What is the runtime of Winter Kills?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes.
Is Winter Kills part of a series or episodic?
Winter Kills is a feature-length film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes rather than an episodic series.
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