The Hunt for the Red Ripper (1994)

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A startling documentary about the world’s most brutal serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, a former Russian school teacher who was sentenced to death last October after a dramatic trial in which he was convicted of killing, mutilating, and cannibalising 52 women and children. Chikatilo is currently held in a bare provincial prison cell in the south of Russia awaiting a date with his executioner, giving exclusive interviews before and after the trial and plenty of astonishing footage captured by the police and KGB. We hear from relatives of his victims, former work colleagues, and experts on serial killers with the Moscow psychiatrist who proclaimed him sane. Highlights of the dramatic trial included the judges summing up and the sentencing which brought cheers and spontaneous applause from a packed courtroom in Rostov.

Director: Martin Coenen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Editing: Mark Leonard Rees
Production: Kurtis Productions, Right Rights BV, Day For Night Productions
Country: France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Pусский
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Martin Coenen
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hunt for the Red Ripper about?
A startling documentary about the world’s most brutal serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, a former Russian school teacher who was sentenced to death last October after a dramatic trial in which he was convicted of killing, mutilating, and cannibalising 52 women and children. Chikatilo is currently held in a bare provincial prison cell in the south of Russia awaiting a date with his executioner, giving exclusive interviews before and after the trial and plenty of astonishing footage captured by the police and KGB. We hear from relatives of his victims, former work colleagues, and experts on serial killers with the Moscow psychiatrist who proclaimed him sane. Highlights of the dramatic trial included the judges summing up and the sentencing which brought cheers and spontaneous applause from a packed courtroom in Rostov.
Who directed The Hunt for the Red Ripper?
The Hunt for the Red Ripper was directed by Martin Coenen.
Who stars in The Hunt for the Red Ripper?
The Hunt for the Red Ripper stars Andrei Chikatilo.
How long is The Hunt for the Red Ripper?
The Hunt for the Red Ripper has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Hunt for the Red Ripper?
The Hunt for the Red Ripper is a Documentary film.
Where was The Hunt for the Red Ripper produced?
The Hunt for the Red Ripper was produced in France, United Kingdom, United States of America.