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The Killing Floor

19841h 58mBill Duke
Rotten Tomatoes 91%

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During World War I, a poor black Southerner travels north to Chicago to get work in the city's slaughterhouses, where he becomes embroiled in the organized labor movement.

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What is The Killing Floor (1984) about?

During World War I, a poor black Southerner travels north to Chicago to get work in the city's slaughterhouses, where he becomes embroiled in the organized labor movement.

Who stars in The Killing Floor?

The Killing Floor stars Damien Leake (Frank Custer), Alfre Woodard (Mattie), Dennis Farina (Supervisor), Ernest Rayford (Thomas Joshua), Moses Gunn (Heavy Williams). The film was directed by Bill Duke.

How long is The Killing Floor?

The Killing Floor has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984.

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