A Broadway prop man, a murder, and a love triangle set the stage for deception.
KILLING 'EM SOFTLY
The girlfriend of a man murdered for a debt falls in love with the killer.
Killing 'em Softly is a 1982 drama-thriller directed by Max Fischer about a retired Broadway prop man who stabs and robs the manager of a rock singer, leading to mistaken blame and a twisted romance.
Why Cult
George Segal stars as a retired stagehand who trades props for a real weapon, setting off a chain of suspicion and betrayal.
Irene Cara plays a rock singer whose manager's murder and complicated love life bring a musical edge to this gritty thriller.
The girlfriend of the murdered man falls for the killer, adding a morally tangled romance to the story’s noir undercurrent.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Killing 'em Softly about? +
Killing 'em Softly follows a retired Broadway prop man who stabs and robs the manager of a rock singer, resulting in mistaken blame and a complicated romance between the victim's girlfriend and the killer.
When was Killing 'em Softly released? +
Killing 'em Softly was released in 1982.
Who directed Killing 'em Softly? +
Killing 'em Softly was directed by Max Fischer.
How long is Killing 'em Softly? +
The film runs for 81 minutes.
What genre is Killing 'em Softly? +
Killing 'em Softly is a drama-thriller.
Where can I watch Killing 'em Softly? +
Killing 'em Softly is available to watch on SassyFlix.
