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Citizen X
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Citizen X

1995-02-25 · 105 min · ★ 7.2

Crime · Drama · TV Movie

Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.

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Directors
Chris Gerolmo
Production companies
HBO, Asylum Films, Citadel Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephen ReaStephen ReaLt. Viktor Burakov
Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandCol. Mikhail Fetisov
Max von SydowMax von SydowDr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky
Jeffrey DeMunnJeffrey DeMunnAndrei Chikatilo
Joss AcklandJoss AcklandBondarchuk
John WoodJohn WoodGorbunov
Radu AmzulescuFederenko
Imelda StauntonImelda StauntonMrs. Burakov
András BálintAndrás BálintIgnatiev
Géza BalkayGéza BalkayProcurator
László Váradi BaloghPeasant
Zsolt BiroOlder Gay Man
Ion CaramitruIon CaramitruTatevsky
Balázs CsapoGay Partner
Imre CsujaImre CsujaFront Detective
Zoltán DózsaExecution Guard
Jozsa ElekBurakov's Daughter
Marton ElekBurakov's Son
Murray EwanMurray EwanOffice Manager
Klára FalvayPeasant

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