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The Case of the Hillside Stranglers

The Case of the Hillside Stranglers

19896.31h 30mNR

Overview

The chilling true story of the "two of a kind" killing cousins, Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi, better known as the Hillside Stranglers.

Directed by Steve Gethers
Written by Darcy O'Brien, Steve Gethers
Produced by Carole Coates
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Top Cast

Richard Crenna

Richard Crenna

Sgt. Bob Grogan

Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

Angelo Buono

Billy Zane

Billy Zane

Kenneth Bianchi

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Mike Hernandez

James Tolkan

James Tolkan

Lt. Ed Henderson

Karen Austin

Karen Austin

J.D. Jackson

Matthew Faison

Matthew Faison

Judge George

Robert Harper

Robert Harper

Los Angeles Deputy D.A. Richard Carson

William Bassett

William Bassett

Dr. Watts

Victor Brandt

Victor Brandt

Dr. Owens

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Themes & Keywords

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About The Case of the Hillside Stranglers

The Case of the Hillside Stranglers is a drama, crime, thriller, tv movie film released in 1989 exploring themes of california, rape, investigation, strangle, based on true story, murder. Directed by Steve Gethers, it stars Richard Crenna, Dennis Farina, Billy Zane. The chilling true story of the "two of a kind" killing cousins, Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi, better known as the Hillside Stranglers.

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