

Helter Skelter
1976-04-01 · 184 min · ★ 6.9
The investigation of two horrific mass murders leads to the capture and trial of the psychotic pseudo-hippie Charles Manson and his "family".
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- Directors
- Tom Gries
- Production companies
- Lorimar Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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George DiCenzoVincent Bugliosi
Steve RailsbackCharles Manson
Marilyn BurnsLinda Kasabian
Christina HartPatricia Krenwinkel
Alan OppenheimerAaron Stovitz
Rudy RamosDanny DeCarlo
Sondra BlakeRonnie Howard
Larry PennellSgt. White
Skip HomeierJudge Older
Robert ItoDrees Darrin
Jon GriesWilliam Garretson
Roy JensonPunchy
Edward BellSgt. Hank Kruger
Marc AlaimoPhil Cohen
Paul ManteeSgt. O'Neal
David ClennonHarry Jones
Eileen DietzFamily GirlTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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