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Boston Strangler

Boston Strangler

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Boston Strangler

"Inspired by a true story"

2023

1h 53m

6.6(855 votes)

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

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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Production Companies

20th Century Studios

LuckyChap Entertainment

Scott Free Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley

Loretta McLaughlin

Carrie Coon

Carrie Coon

Jean Cole

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

Jack Maclaine

Alessandro Nivola

Alessandro Nivola

Detective Conley

Rory Cochrane

Rory Cochrane

Detective Deline

David Dastmalchian

David Dastmalchian

Albert DeSalvo

Peter Gerety

Peter Gerety

Eddie Corsetti

Robert John Burke

Robert John Burke

Eddie Holland

Ryan Winkles

Daniel Marsh

Morgan Spector

Morgan Spector

James McLaughlin

Creative team

Directed by: Matt Ruskin
Written by: Matt Ruskin
Produced by: Ridley Scott
Michael A. Pruss

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