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The Boston Strangler (1968)

Movie ★ 6.7 116 min

Drama Crime Thriller

Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon.

Richard Fleischer Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 8, 1968
Runtime
116 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0062755
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Themes

Cast

Tony Curtis Tony Curtis Albert DeSalvo Henry Fonda Henry Fonda John S. Bottomly George Kennedy George Kennedy Det. Phil DiNatale Mike Kellin Mike Kellin Julian Soshnick Hurd Hatfield Hurd Hatfield Terence Huntley Murray Hamilton Murray Hamilton Det. Frank McAfee Jeff Corey Jeff Corey John Asgeirsson Sally Kellerman Sally Kellerman Dianne Cluny William Marshall William Marshall Atty. Gen. Edward W. Brooke George Voskovec George Voskovec Peter Hurkos Leora Dana Leora Dana Mary Bottomly Carolyn Conwell Irmgard DeSalvo Jeanne Cooper Jeanne Cooper Cloe Austin Willis Austin Willis Dr. Nagy Lara Lindsay Lara Lindsay Bobbie Eden George Furth George Furth Lyonel Brumley Richard X. Slattery Richard X. Slattery Det. Capt. Ed Willis William Hickey William Hickey Eugene T. O'Rourke

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Boston Strangler about?
Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon.
Who directed The Boston Strangler?
The Boston Strangler was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in The Boston Strangler?
The Boston Strangler stars Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy, Mike Kellin.
When was The Boston Strangler released?
The Boston Strangler is a 1968 drama, crime, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Boston Strangler?
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