Protracted mess that's nearly saved by the high action quota.
Confederate POWs escape ...
A Time for Killing
During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers escape from a Union prison and head for the Mexican border. Along the way, they kill a Union courier bearing the news that the war is over. Keeping the message a secret, the captain has his men go on and they soon find themselves in a battle with the Union search party who also is unaware of the war's end.
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A Time for Killing
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 1, 1967
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Western, War
User Score
44%
Original Title
A Time for Killing
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
Director
Phil Karlson
Budget
$2,000,000
Description
During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers escape from a Union prison and head for the Mexican border. Along the way, they kill a Union courier bearing the news that the war is over. Keeping the message a secret, the captain has his men go on and they soon find themselves in a battle with the Union search party who also is unaware of the war's end.
