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A Killing Affair (1985)

"The dogs of hell walk the earth and the Devil strides beside"

6.019851h 40mEN
DramaThrillerCrime

Directed by David Saperstein

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

EN

Release

October 24, 1985

Director

David Saperstein

Overview

Peter Weller stars as Baton Morris, a drifter suspected of murder, in this crime drama. A widow (Kathy Baker) living in West Virginia takes in the man (Weller) whom she believes murdered her husband. As she spends more time with him, she begins to fall for him, but continues to question whether or n...

Cast

Peter Weller

Peter Weller

Baston Morris

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Maggie Gresham

John Glover

John Glover

Sheb Sheppard

Rhetta Hughes

Rhetta Hughes

Vinia

Amy Fields

Amy Fields

Bessie Gresham

Richard Westrick

Richard Westrick

Warren Gresham

Trevor Jackson

Trevor Jackson

Eldridge

Susie Hall

Susie Hall

Blanche

Sandi Brannon

Sandi Brannon

Sara

Bob Hannah

Bob Hannah

Stillwell

Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich

Pink Gresham

Stuart Culpepper

Stuart Culpepper

Mr. Sheppard

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Killing Affair (1985), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Peter Weller stars as Baton Morris, a drifter suspected of murder, in this crime drama. A widow (Kathy Baker) living in West Virginia takes in the man (Weller) whom she believes murdered her husband. As she spends more time with him, she begins to fall for him, but continues to question whether or not she can trust him. Directed by David Saperstein and based on a novel by Robert Houston, A Killing Affair features twists and turns up until the end.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Killing Affair. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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