Set in the Watts area of Los Angeles, a slaughterhouse worker must suspend his emotions to continue working at a job he finds repugnant, and then he finds he has little sensitivity for the family he works so hard to support.
What was the budget for Killer of Sheep?
$100,000
How much did Killer of Sheep earn at the worldwide box office?
$468,000
How much did Killer of Sheep earn at the US box office?
$405,000
What genre is Killer of Sheep?
Drama
How many awards has Killer of Sheep won?
4 awards
How many awards has Killer of Sheep been nominated for?
7 nominations
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By what name was Killer of Sheep (1978) officially released in Canada in English?