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Dating Game Killer

Dating Game Killer

20174.01h 26mNR

Overview

Rodney Alcala commits a series of grisly murders in the 1970s. While the mother of one of his victims desperately searches for answers, Rodney maintains his intelligent, smooth-talking persona, even appearing as a bachelor on "The Dating Game."

Directed by Peter Medak
Written by Darrell Fetty, Leslie Greif
Produced by Leslie Greif
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Top Cast

Robert Knepper

Robert Knepper

Detective Jim Hamell

Carrie Preston

Carrie Preston

Carol Jensen

Guillermo Díaz

Guillermo Díaz

Rodney Alcala

Tanya van Graan

Tanya van Graan

Shauna Bradshaw

Frances Sholto-Douglas

Frances Sholto-Douglas

Lori Carter

Matt Barr

Matt Barr

Detective Ryan

Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht

Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht

Joanne

Meganne Young

Meganne Young

Wendy Cade

Athena Strates

Athena Strates

Camper Kaye

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Alma Martinez

Anna Alcala

Themes & Keywords

policedetectiveliarserial killermurdererpedophiledenialgrievingabductor

About Dating Game Killer

Dating Game Killer is a crime, thriller, tv movie film released in 2017 exploring themes of police, detective, liar, serial killer, murderer, pedophile. Directed by Peter Medak, it stars Robert Knepper, Carrie Preston, Guillermo Díaz. Rodney Alcala commits a series of grisly murders in the 1970s. While the mother of one of his victims desperately searches for answers, Rodney maintains his intelligent, smooth-talking persona, even appearing as a bachelor on "The Dating Game."

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