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Portraits of a Killer (1996): Cast

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Portraits of a Killer is a 1996 thriller directed by Bill Corcoran, starring Michael Ironside as Sgt. Ernie Hansen, M. Emmet Walsh and Kenneth Welsh. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Portraits of a Killer (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Bill Corcoran
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Portraits of a Killer About?

The premise of Portraits of a Killer without spoilers.

Murder is never picture‑perfect. An ambitious attorney becomes too entangled in the lawyer‑client bond, falling for her charismatic photographer client who is charged with multiple murders. Though she clings to the hope of his innocence, her growing doubts and professional duty clash, forcing a tense struggle between love and truth.

Portraits of a Killer Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • photographer
  • attorney
  • murder
  • alberta canada
  • canada
  • lawyer
  • hotel
  • prostitute
  • detective
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Portraits of a Killer Cast & Characters

Michael Ironside leads the cast as Sgt. Ernie Hansen, with M. Emmet Walsh as Raymond Garrison and Kenneth Welsh as Jim Miller. Directed by Bill Corcoran; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Bill Corcoran

More films directed by Bill Corcoran: A Widow Seduced, A Tiny Home Christmas, Christmas in Toyland and Bad Influence.

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Cars

Cars in Portraits of a Killer

16 cars on screen, including the Land-Rover Range Rover Series I and the 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.

All 16 cars
  • Land-Rover Range Rover Series I in Portraits of a Killer Land-Rover Range Rover Series I Important role
  • 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in Portraits of a Killer 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role
  • 1988 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet I Typ 17 in Portraits of a Killer 1988 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet I Typ 17 Important role
  • 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in Portraits of a Killer 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Details

Portraits of a Killer Also Known As

Also known as “Портреты убийцы”.

Also known as
  • Портреты убийцы

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FAQ

Portraits of a Killer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Portraits of a Killer?

Portraits of a Killer runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Portraits of a Killer released?

Portraits of a Killer was released on May 21, 1996.

Who directed Portraits of a Killer?

Portraits of a Killer was directed by Bill Corcoran.

More films by Bill Corcoran

Who is in the cast of Portraits of a Killer?

Portraits of a Killer stars Michael Ironside as Sgt. Ernie Hansen, M. Emmet Walsh as Raymond Garrison and Kenneth Welsh as Jim Miller, among 9 credited actors.

Does Portraits of a Killer have a post-credit scene?

No. Portraits of a Killer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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