Overview

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.

Cast

Glenn Ford, George Hamilton, Inger Stevens, Paul Petersen, Todd Armstrong, Max Baer Jr., Kenneth Tobey, Timothy Carey

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Frequently asked

What is "A Time for Killing" about?

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.

When was "A Time for Killing" released?

A Time for Killing was released in 1967.

Who stars in "A Time for Killing"?

The cast includes Glenn Ford, George Hamilton, Inger Stevens, Paul Petersen.