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Boston Strangler

Boston Strangler

Inspired by a true story

20236.71h 53m

Overview

Reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole bravely pursue the story of the Boston Strangler at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.

Directed by Matt Ruskin
Written by Matt Ruskin
Produced by Ridley Scott, Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara
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Top Cast

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley

Loretta McLaughlin

Carrie Coon

Carrie Coon

Jean Cole

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

Jack Maclaine

Alessandro Nivola

Alessandro Nivola

Detective Conley

Rory Cochrane

Rory Cochrane

Detective Deline

David Dastmalchian

David Dastmalchian

Albert DeSalvo

Peter Gerety

Peter Gerety

Eddie Corsetti

Robert John Burke

Robert John Burke

Eddie Holland

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Ryan Winkles

Daniel Marsh

Morgan Spector

Morgan Spector

James McLaughlin

Themes & Keywords

journalistboston, massachusettsjournalismbased on true storyserial killertrue crimefemale journalistinvestigative journalism1960scandidfactualdramaticinformativeinstructive

About Boston Strangler

Boston Strangler is a crime, mystery, thriller film released in 2023 exploring themes of journalist, boston, massachusetts, journalism, based on true story, serial killer, true crime. Directed by Matt Ruskin, it stars Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon, Chris Cooper. Reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole bravely pursue the story of the Boston Strangler at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.

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