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Ed Gein
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Ed Gein

2000-11-17 · 89 min · ★ 5.4

Crime · Drama · Horror · Thriller

The true story of Edward Gein, the farmer whose horrific crimes inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Silence of the Lambs. This is the first film to Gein's tormented upbringing, his adored but domineering mother, and the 1957 arrest uncovered the most bizarre series of murders America has ever seen

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Directors
Chuck Parello
Production companies
City Heat Productions, Kunert/Manes Entertainment LLC, Unapix Entertainment Productions, Tartan Films
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 5,708

Top Cast

Steve RailsbackSteve RailsbackEd Gein
Carrie SnodgressCarrie SnodgressAugusta W, Gein
Carol MansellCarol MansellCollette Marshall
Sally ChamplinMary Hogan
Steve BlackwoodBrian
Nancy Linehan CharlesNancy Linehan CharlesEleanor
Bill CrossGeorge Gein
Travis McKennaRonnie
Jan HoagJan HoagIrene Hill
Brian EversBrian EversHenry Gein
Pat SkipperPat SkipperSheriff Jim Stillwell
Craig ZimmermanCraig ZimmermanPete Anderson
Nicholas StojanovichDale
Dylan KaschMelvin
Tish HicksLeigh Cross
Thomas C. RainoneButch
Carole DavisCarole DavisRosemary (uncredited)

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