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A Man, a Woman and a Killer (1975): Cast

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A Man, a Woman and a Killer is a 1975 drama directed by Wayne Wang and Rick Schmidt, starring Dick Richardson as Dick, Carolyn Zaremba and Ed Nylund. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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A Man, a Woman and a Killer (1975) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Directors
Wayne Wang and Rick Schmidt
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Man, a Woman and a Killer About?

The premise of A Man, a Woman and a Killer without spoilers.

Gangster Dick Richardson journals in a remote Mendocino farmhouse while awaiting a hit‑man sent to kill him. The opening of a planned trilogy blends fiction and reality with unscripted scenes, on‑camera narration, and the real romance that grew on set between Richardson and actress Carolyn Zaremba, his on‑screen girlfriend. Librarian mistaken for killer.

A Man, a Woman and a Killer Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • repetition in title
  • first of series
  • part of trilogy
  • first of trilogy
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

A Man, a Woman and a Killer Cast & Characters

Dick Richardson leads the cast as Dick, with Carolyn Zaremba as 'Z' and Ed Nylund as Ed. Directed by Wayne Wang and Rick Schmidt.

From the directors

More from Wayne Wang and Rick Schmidt

More films directed by Wayne Wang and Rick Schmidt, best-rated first: The Joy Luck Club, Chan Is Missing, Coming Home Again and Smoke.

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A Man, a Woman and a Killer FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Man, a Woman and a Killer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Man, a Woman and a Killer?

A Man, a Woman and a Killer runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was A Man, a Woman and a Killer released?

A Man, a Woman and a Killer was released on March 17, 1975.

Who directed A Man, a Woman and a Killer?

A Man, a Woman and a Killer was directed by Wayne Wang and Rick Schmidt.

More films by Wayne Wang

Who is in the cast of A Man, a Woman and a Killer?

A Man, a Woman and a Killer stars Dick Richardson as Dick, Carolyn Zaremba as 'Z' and Ed Nylund as Ed.

Does A Man, a Woman and a Killer have a post-credit scene?

No. A Man, a Woman and a Killer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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