

Son of Sam: The Hunt for a Killer
2017-08-05 · 86 min · ★ 6.8
A shocking serial murder case terrorized New York 40 years ago. Surviving victims, families of the deceased, and the detectives who worked on the case recount their stories.
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- Directors
- Richard Curson Smith, Hannah James
- Production companies
- Cream Productions, Discovery Communications
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
David BerkowitzSelf (archive footage)
David Christopher WellsNarrator (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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