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Killer: A Journal of Murder (1996): movie guide
Killer: A Journal of Murder (1996) is a Drama running about 91 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.9/10 from 56 votes. Notable cast includes James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard, Ellen Greene, Cara Buono. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1996-09-06
- Runtime: 91 min
- TMDB: 5.9/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1996-09-06
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What is Killer: A Journal of Murder about?
Carl Panzram is sent to Leavenworth Prison for burglary. While there, he is brutally beaten by a guard. Neophyte guard Henry Lesser feels sympathy for Panzram, befriends him, and gets him to write his life story. Lesser learns that Panzram's past is much more violent than he thought, but also that he's capable of being a much better person than the rest of the prison staff believes - or so Lesser thinks.
Cast highlights
Killer: A Journal of Murder features James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard, Ellen Greene, Cara Buono, Robert John Burke, Richard Riehle. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1996-09-06. Runtime: 91 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (56 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Killer: A Journal of Murder?
- Killer: A Journal of Murder is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Killer: A Journal of Murder?
- Killer: A Journal of Murder runs about 91 minutes.
- Who stars in Killer: A Journal of Murder?
- Cast highlights include James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard, Ellen Greene, Cara Buono, Robert John Burke, Richard Riehle.
- Does Cinema Box stream Killer: A Journal of Murder?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
