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A Time to Kill
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A Time to Kill

1996-07-24 · 149 min · ★ 7.4

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a rebirth of the KKK.

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Directors
Joel Schumacher
Production companies
Regency Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 40,000,000
Revenue
USD 152,266,007

Top Cast

Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyJake Brigance
Sandra BullockSandra BullockEllen Roark
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonCarl Lee Hailey
Kevin SpaceyKevin SpaceyRufus Buckley
Ashley JuddAshley JuddCarla Brigance
Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandLucien Wilbanks
Oliver PlattOliver PlattHarry Rex Vonner
Charles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonOzzie Walls
Brenda FrickerBrenda FrickerEthel Twitty
Kiefer SutherlandKiefer SutherlandFreddie Lee Cobb
Patrick McGoohanPatrick McGoohanJudge Omar Noose
Rae'Ven Larrymore KellyTonya Hailey
Tonea StewartTonea StewartGwen Hailey
John DiehlJohn DiehlTim Nunley
Chris CooperChris CooperDwayne Looney
Nicky KattNicky KattBilly Ray Cobb
Doug HutchisonDoug HutchisonPete Willard
Kurtwood SmithKurtwood SmithStump Sisson
Tim ParatiTim ParatiWinston
Beth GrantBeth GrantCora Mae Cobb

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