The Boston Strangler (1968)
Why did 13 women willingly open their doors to the Boston Strangler?
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.
Director: Richard Fleischer
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: October 8, 1968
Cast
- Tony Curtis - Albert DeSalvo
- Henry Fonda - John S. Bottomly
- George Kennedy - Det. Phil DiNatale
- Mike Kellin - Julian Soshnick
- Hurd Hatfield - Terence Huntley
- Murray Hamilton - Det. Frank McAfee
- Jeff Corey - John Asgeirsson
- Sally Kellerman - Dianne Cluny
- William Marshall - Atty. Gen. Edward W. Brooke
- George Voskovec - Peter Hurkos
Screenplay
- Gerold Frank (Novel)
- Edward Anhalt (Screenplay)
Music: Lionel Newman
Cinematography: Richard H. Kline
Editing: Marion Rothman
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Corruption in the Police Force, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case
Keywords
police brutality, double life, boston, massachusetts, detective, surrealism, strangle, serial killer, strangulation, interrogation, lesbian, split screen
Trailer
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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, Hurd Hatfield, Murray Hamilton.
- How long is The Boston Strangler?
- The Boston Strangler has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is The Boston Strangler?
- The Boston Strangler is a Drama, Crime, Thriller film.
- Where was The Boston Strangler produced?
- The Boston Strangler was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Boston Strangler?
- The themes of The Boston Strangler include: Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Corruption in the Police Force, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case.