well done hbo film based on the case of ukrainian serial killer andrei chikatilo, convicted of killing 52 women and children. good cast including donald sutherland and max von sydow. stephen rea plays the investigator who followed the case for seven years despite much interfere...( read more)
Highly recommended American made-for-tv movie, about the investigations that led to the capture of the Ukrainian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, alias The Butcher of Rostov, who killed 52 victims between 1978 and 1990. The main value of this movie is that it manages to be involv...( read more)
Despite this film being a true story and an horific tale, the actual film isn't one to hold your attention too well. A likeable part by Donald Sutherland (I guess you would need to be Russian to say whether the cast managed to pull the accents off well).
Interesting look at a true story of a manhunt for real-life serial killer Andrei Chikatilo in a communist state.
The problem was long ignored by officials citing "Serial Killing" as an epidemic that could only happen in western civilization.
Oh, yeah...Stephen Rea, Donald S...( read more)
A good visual and conceptual display of one of the most fascinating characters of the 20th century, Andrej Chikatilo.
Apart from portraying actual events related to the life of a serial killer in an accurate and faithful way, it also enhances a better understanding of the Russia...( read more)
Review will be written when/if re-watched (Probability: High).
First viewing: 12.06.2002
Really excellent thriller, based on a true story. Nothing flashy, just good acting and a solid script.
based on the infamous serial killings in the sovite union during the 1980's. with a very good story and two very good performances from stephen rea and the always watchable donald sutherland will keep you on the egde of your seats.
Low budget and without any flashy whizbang, but that really works for it. A stark, unflinching look at a killer and the men who hunt him.
i have seen this movie 4 years back and since then i am trying to watch it again but never got the chance. I would say watch it once and i am sure you will be recommending others accordingly. Worth watching, one of my favorites..........
Does anyone recommend this movie for me?
please message me, I need to know just how great it is.
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