A Time for Killing

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Glenn Ford Tom Wolcott

George Hamilton Dorrit Bentley

Inger Stevens Emily Biddle

Paul Petersen Blue Lake

Todd Armstrong Lt. 'Pru' Prudessing