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The Killing of America

Name: The Killing of America
Director: Sheldon Renan
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Released: 1981-09-05
Cast: Chuck Riley, Ed Dorris, Thomas Noguchi, Sirhan Sirhan, Wayne Henley

DocumentaryCrime

A documentary of the decline of America, composed of archival material and exclusive footage, carnage, madness, and mayhem with an unapologetic sincerity on the factual depiction of violence in the industrialized nation of the United States. Featuring a juxtaposition of detailed accounts of terrible acts, brutal behavior, and interviews from experts and convicted killers alike.

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Cast

Chuck RileyEd DorrisThomas NoguchiSirhan SirhanWayne HenleyEd KemperSusan AtkinsDavid BerkowitzKenneth BianchiLawrence BittakerJames BradyArthur Bremer

Director

Sheldon Renan

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