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The Alphabet Killer

The Alphabet Killer

Based on a true story.

20085.11h 38m

Overview

Based on the true story of double killings occurring in Rochester, NY during the 80’s and the troubled police officer determined to solve them, with or without the help of her department

Directed by Rob Schmidt
Written by Tom Malloy
Produced by Tom Malloy, Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $107K

Top Cast

Eliza Dushku

Eliza Dushku

Megan Paige

Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes

Capt. Kenneth Shine

Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton

Richard Ledge

Hope Tomaselli

Hope Tomaselli

Parishioner

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

Captain Nathan Norcross

Tom Malloy

Tom Malloy

Stephen Harper

Bill Moseley

Bill Moseley

Carl Tanner

Carl Lumbly

Carl Lumbly

Dr. Ellis Parks

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Kathy Walsh

Tom Noonan

Tom Noonan

Ray Gullikson

Themes & Keywords

based on true story

About The Alphabet Killer

The Alphabet Killer is a crime, mystery, thriller film released in 2008 exploring themes of based on true story. Directed by Rob Schmidt, it stars Eliza Dushku, Cary Elwes, Timothy Hutton. Based on the true story of double killings occurring in Rochester, NY during the 80’s and the troubled police officer determined to solve them, with or without the help of her department

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