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Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story

Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story

19922.21h 35m

Overview

This film is based on the true story of Aileen Wuornos a prostitute-turned-serial killer who preyed mostly on truck drivers.

Directed by Peter Levin
Written by Fred Mills
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Top Cast

Jean Smart

Jean Smart

Aileen Wuornos

Park Overall

Park Overall

Tyria Moore

Tim Grimm

Tim Grimm

Capt. Steve Binegar

Ernie Lively

Ernie Lively

Maj. Dan Henry

Marc Alaimo

Marc Alaimo

Sheriff Walton

Lee de Broux

Lee de Broux

Sheriff Benson

Beth Grant

Beth Grant

Pat McGinty

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John Dennis Johnston

Roger Wilson

Jack Shearer

Jack Shearer

Tony Fontana

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Arell Blanton

Douglas Chambers

Themes & Keywords

prostitutebiographymurdererfemale serial killer

About Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story

Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story is a tv movie, drama, crime film released in 1992 exploring themes of prostitute, biography, murderer, female serial killer. Directed by Peter Levin, it stars Jean Smart, Park Overall, Tim Grimm. This film is based on the true story of Aileen Wuornos a prostitute-turned-serial killer who preyed mostly on truck drivers.

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