The Thrill Killers (1964): Cast & Plot
The Thrill Killers is a 1964 crime thriller starring Joseph Bardo as Joe Saxon, Liz Renay and Atlas King. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Morgan-Steckler Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Thrill Killers About?
The premise of The Thrill Killers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Homicidal maniacs on a bloody rampage! Three psychotic murderers escape from a mental institution and stalk women in Los Angeles.
The Thrill Killers Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- psychotronic film
- exploitation
- gore
- escape
- thrill kill
- murder
- independent film
The Thrill Killers Cast & Characters
Joseph Bardo leads the cast as Joe Saxon, with Liz Renay as Liz Saxon and Atlas King as Dennis Kesdekian.
- Joseph Bardo as Joe Saxon
- Liz Renay as Liz Saxon
- Atlas King as Dennis Kesdekian
- Nancy Crawford as Mrs. Kesdekian
Also Starring in The Thrill Killers
· 18 more- Ray Dennis Steckler Mort "Mad Dog" Click
- Erina Enyo Erina Devore
- Laura Benedict Linda
- Carolyn Brandt Carol
- Ron Burr Ron
- Gary Kent Gary Barcroft
- Herb Robins Herbie Click
- Keith O'Brien Keith Rogers
- Gene Pollock Detective
- George Caldwell First Police Officer
- Ron Haydock Third Police Officer
- James Bowie Second Police Officer
- Titus Moede Motorcycle Officer / Yes Man at Party
- Coleman Francis Narrator (uncredited)
- Arch Hall Sr. Themselves
- Barney Barnett Drunkard at Party
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- George J. Morgan Themselves
- Brenda Renay Girl at Party (uncredited)
The Thrill Killers Plot Summary
What happens in The Thrill Killers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Joe Saxon, an aspiring actor, hosts ostentatious, high-spirited parties and spends with a flash that worries his wife Liz Saxon. Their world is a bright, reckless haze of socializing and screen-test dreams, where the line between ambition and excess begins to blur. The film explores how one man’s thirst for fame can ripple through the lives around him, pulling everyone into a web of danger and desire.
Full summary
The whole story of The Thrill Killers, scene by scene
The Thrill Killers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Thrill Killers.
How Well Do You Know The Thrill Killers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession Joe Saxon aspires to?
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The Thrill Killers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Thrill Killers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Thrill Killers?
The Thrill Killers runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was The Thrill Killers released?
The Thrill Killers was released on August 7, 1964.
Who is in the cast of The Thrill Killers?
The Thrill Killers stars Joseph Bardo as Joe Saxon, Liz Renay as Liz Saxon and Atlas King as Dennis Kesdekian, among 22 credited actors.
Does The Thrill Killers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Thrill Killers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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