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The Hunt for the BTK Killer
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The Hunt for the BTK Killer

2005-10-09 · 82 min · ★ 5.4

TV Movie · Crime · Thriller · Horror

After 31 years at-large, detectives in Wichita, Kansas hone in on the serial killer known as BTK.

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Directors
Stephen Kay
Production companies
Diana Kerew Productions, Sony Pictures Television, Von Zerneck Sertner Films, CBS
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert ForsterRobert ForsterDetective Jason Magida
Michael MicheleMichael MicheleDetective Baines
Maury ChaykinMaury ChaykinRobert Beattie
Mimi KuzykMimi KuzykMrs. Magida
Gregg HenryGregg HenryDennis Rader
Donna GoodhandDonna GoodhandPaula Rader
Michael FilipowichMichael FilipowichDennis Rader late 20's
Daniel KashDaniel KashHurst Laviana
Johnie ChaseJohnie ChaseChief Packer
John DunsworthJohn DunsworthPastor
Martha IrvingMartha IrvingMary Baxter
Janaya StephensJanaya StephensMom with Baby
Nigel BennettNigel BennettDetective Zilinski
Hollis McLarenHollis McLarenHelen
Nancy ReganTV Anchor Madge
Andrew AirlieAndrew AirlieSheridan
Chaz ThorneJerry Slovin
Sarah EnglishRebecca
Cecil WrightJudge Waller
Nikki BarnettSally

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