A Climate for Killing_
"Under a spell of passion, a desert town hides its brutal past."
Shortly before a rodeo festival week in Yuma County a body is found in the desert. It seems that it's Ria Paris, who was assumed to be killed by her husband before he took his own life already 16 years ago - however the cadaver's no that old! Together with his new ambitious colleague Paul McCraw Sheriff Kyle starts to investigate in the old case again, trying to avoid shaking up the community of the small town during the celebrations.
Starring
John Beck, Katharine Ross, Steven Bauer
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Climate for Killing was released 35 years ago in 1991.
Overview
Shortly before a rodeo festival week in Yuma County a body is found in the desert. It seems that it's Ria Paris, who was assumed to be killed by her husband ...
A Climate for Killing is a Drama film.
CAST (15)
John Beck
Kyle Shipp
Katharine Ross
Grace Hines
Steven Bauer
Paul McGraw
Mia Sara
Elise Shipp
Phillip Brock
Click Dunn
Lu Leonard
Winnie
Tony Frank
Sheriff Elmer Waters
John Diehl
Wayne Paris
Newell Alexander
Roy Paris
Dedee Pfeiffer
Donna
Eloy Casados
Ruiz Sanchez
Jack Dodson
Sam Moorehouse
FF
Frederick Flynn
Rollie Clark
Sherrie Rose
Rita Paris
Cheryl Waters
Birdy
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What is A Climate for Killing about?
Shortly before a rodeo festival week in Yuma County a body is found in the desert. It seems that it's Ria Paris, who was assumed to be killed by her husband before he took his own life already 16 years ago - however the cadaver's no that old! Together with his new ambitious colleague Paul McCraw Sheriff Kyle starts to investigate in the old case again, trying to avoid shaking up the community of the small town during the celebrations.
Who stars in A Climate for Killing?
The cast of A Climate for Killing includes John Beck, Katharine Ross, Steven Bauer, Mia Sara, Phillip Brock.
What is the rating of A Climate for Killing?
A Climate for Killing has a rating of 2.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama