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Boston Strangler
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Boston Strangler

2023-03-16 · 113 min · ★ 6.6

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

Reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole bravely pursue the story of the Boston Strangler at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.

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Directors
Matt Ruskin
Production companies
20th Century Studios, LuckyChap Entertainment, Langley Park Productions, Scott Free Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Keira KnightleyKeira KnightleyLoretta McLaughlin
Carrie CoonCarrie CoonJean Cole
Chris CooperChris CooperJack Maclaine
Alessandro NivolaAlessandro NivolaDetective Conley
Rory CochraneRory CochraneDetective Deline
David DastmalchianDavid DastmalchianAlbert DeSalvo
Peter GeretyPeter GeretyEddie Corsetti
Robert John BurkeRobert John BurkeEddie Holland
Ryan WinklesDaniel Marsh
Morgan SpectorMorgan SpectorJames McLaughlin
Michael MalvestiMichael MalvestiDetective Donovan
Aurora McLaughlinMaggie
Liam AndersonTommy
Antonio VolpicelliPatrick
Nancy E. CarrollNancy E. CarrollMary McDermott
Therese PlaehnTherese PlaehnKelly
Stephen ThorneStephen ThorneFrank Cole
Greg VrotsosGreg VrotsosGeorge Nassar
Ian LyonsIan LyonsGordon Nielson
Christian MallenChristian MallenPaul Dempsey

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