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CrimeMysteryThriller

Boston Strangler

- Inspired by a true story

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.

Release Date : 2023-03-16

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : 20th Century StudiosLuckyChap EntertainmentLangley Park ProductionsScott Free Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Keira Knightley

Character Name : Loretta McLaughlin

Original Name : Keira Knightley

Gender : Female

Carrie Coon

Character Name : Jean Cole

Original Name : Carrie Coon

Gender : Female

Chris Cooper

Character Name : Jack Maclaine

Original Name : Chris Cooper

Gender : Male

Alessandro Nivola

Character Name : Detective Conley

Original Name : Alessandro Nivola

Gender : Male

Rory Cochrane

Character Name : Detective Deline

Original Name : Rory Cochrane

Gender : Male

David Dastmalchian

Character Name : Albert DeSalvo

Original Name : David Dastmalchian

Gender : Male

Peter Gerety

Character Name : Eddie Corsetti

Original Name : Peter Gerety

Gender : Male

Robert John Burke

Character Name : Eddie Holland

Original Name : Robert John Burke

Gender : Male

Ryan Winkles

Character Name : Daniel Marsh

Original Name : Ryan Winkles

Gender : Male

Morgan Spector

Character Name : James McLaughlin

Original Name : Morgan Spector

Gender : Male

Michael Malvesti

Character Name : Detective Donovan

Original Name : Michael Malvesti

Gender : Male

Aurora McLaughlin

Character Name : Maggie

Original Name : Aurora McLaughlin

Gender : Male

Liam Anderson

Character Name : Tommy

Original Name : Liam Anderson

Gender : Male

Antonio Volpicelli

Character Name : Patrick

Original Name : Antonio Volpicelli

Gender : Male

Nancy E. Carroll

Character Name : Mary McDermott

Original Name : Nancy E. Carroll

Gender : Female

Therese Plaehn

Character Name : Kelly

Original Name : Therese Plaehn

Gender : Female

Stephen Thorne

Character Name : Frank Cole

Original Name : Stephen Thorne

Gender : Male

Greg Vrotsos

Character Name : George Nassar

Original Name : Greg Vrotsos

Gender : Male

Ian Lyons

Character Name : Gordon Nielson

Original Name : Ian Lyons

Gender : Male

Christian J. Mallen

Character Name : Paul Dempsey

Original Name : Christian J. Mallen

Gender : Male

Pat Fitz

Character Name : The Killer

Original Name : Pat Fitz

Gender : Male

Pamela Jayne Morgan

Character Name : Anne Samans

Original Name : Pamela Jayne Morgan

Gender : Female

Robert C. Kirk

Character Name : Arthur

Original Name : Robert C. Kirk

Gender : Male

Charlie Thurston

Character Name : Fritz

Original Name : Charlie Thurston

Gender : Male

Kate Middleton

Character Name : Phyllis

Original Name : Kate Middleton

Gender : Female

Ivan Martin

Character Name : Stanley

Original Name : Ivan Martin

Gender : Male

Kate Avallone

Character Name : Lifestyle Editor

Original Name : Kate Avallone

Gender : Female

Tamara Hickey

Character Name : Ellie

Original Name : Tamara Hickey

Gender : Female

Luke Kirby

Character Name : F. Lee Bailey

Original Name : Luke Kirby

Gender : Male

Thomas Kee

Character Name : Richard DeSalvo

Original Name : Thomas Kee

Gender : Male

Kyra Weeks

Character Name : Emmie

Original Name : Kyra Weeks

Gender : Female

John Lee Ames

Character Name : Harrison

Original Name : John Lee Ames

Gender : Male

Richard O'Rourke

Character Name : Old Addict

Original Name : Richard O'Rourke

Gender : Male

James Ciccone

Character Name : Detective Linski

Original Name : James Ciccone

Gender : Male

Bill Camp

Character Name : Commissioner McNamara

Original Name : Bill Camp

Gender : Male

Jimmy LeBlanc

Character Name : Officer Dougan

Original Name : Jimmy LeBlanc

Gender : Male

Gary Galone

Character Name : Belmont Detective

Original Name : Gary Galone

Gender : Male

David Conley

Character Name : Old Desk Cop

Original Name : David Conley

Gender : Male

Josh Drennen

Character Name : Sergeant Burke

Original Name : Josh Drennen

Gender : Male

Brian Faherty

Character Name : Officer Sullivan

Original Name : Brian Faherty

Gender : Male

Caroline Nesbit

Character Name : Jane Sullivan

Original Name : Caroline Nesbit

Gender : Male

Michele Proude

Character Name : Anna Slesers

Original Name : Michele Proude

Gender : Female

Grace Aiello Antczak

Character Name : Claire

Original Name : Grace Aiello Antczak

Gender : Male

Sheriden Thomas

Character Name : Nina Nichols

Original Name : Sheriden Thomas

Gender : Male

Rosemary Howard

Character Name : Helen Blake

Original Name : Rosemary Howard

Gender : Female

Kris Sidberry

Character Name : Sophie Clark

Original Name : Kris Sidberry

Gender : Female

Sissy O'Hara

Character Name : Ida Irga

Original Name : Sissy O'Hara

Gender : Male

Kate Lynch

Character Name : Beverly Samans

Original Name : Kate Lynch

Gender : Female

Corinne Ognibene

Character Name : Strangler Victim

Original Name : Corinne Ognibene

Gender : Male

Erin Rose

Character Name : Assault Victim

Original Name : Erin Rose

Gender : Male

Caitlin Zerra Rose

Character Name : Young Woman

Original Name : Caitlin Zerra Rose

Gender : Female

Laura Darrell

Character Name : Karen

Original Name : Laura Darrell

Gender : Male

Lydia Harrell

Character Name : Ms. Thompson

Original Name : Lydia Harrell

Gender : Male

Paula Plum

Character Name : Mrs. Quinn

Original Name : Paula Plum

Gender : Female

Jake Casper

Character Name : College Kid

Original Name : Jake Casper

Gender : Male

Danny Connelly

Character Name : Building Super

Original Name : Danny Connelly

Gender : Male

Frank Ridley

Character Name : Ida's Super

Original Name : Frank Ridley

Gender : Male

Bill Mootos

Character Name : Dr. Grayson

Original Name : Bill Mootos

Gender : Male

Jennifer Lafleur

Character Name : Nurse Patty

Original Name : Jennifer Lafleur

Gender : Female

Danielle Perry

Character Name : Nurse Deb McNulty

Original Name : Danielle Perry

Gender : Female

Moira Driscoll

Character Name : Psych. Orderly

Original Name : Moira Driscoll

Gender : Female

Victor Warren

Character Name : Director

Original Name : Victor Warren

Gender : Male

Bill Thorpe

Character Name : Brawny Detective

Original Name : Bill Thorpe

Gender : Male

Mike Bash

Character Name : Inmate

Original Name : Mike Bash

Gender : Male

Marissa Carpio

Character Name : Production Assistant

Original Name : Marissa Carpio

Gender : Female

James Wilcox

Character Name : Police Examiner

Original Name : James Wilcox

Gender : Male

Michael Tow

Character Name : JC Kim

Original Name : Michael Tow

Gender : Male

Jonathan Fielding

Character Name : Herald Reporter

Original Name : Jonathan Fielding

Gender : Male

Owen Burke

Character Name : Officer Shanley

Original Name : Owen Burke

Gender : Male

Al Conti

Character Name : Boston PD Detective (uncredited)

Original Name : Al Conti

Gender : Male

Reviews

S

spidertalk

@spidertalk

2023-03-24

Something's missing and that is entertainment lacking. Fans of the genre won't notice it much but someone who loves fast-paced crime will. I did.

C

CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2023-04-01

This isn't so much a story about the notorious murderer, but more one of two investigative journalists who meticulously followed the case and tried to establish the truth behind these gruesome crimes. Loretta McLaughlin (Keira Knightley) was largely responsible for taking the initiative to her editor (Chris Cooper) but that published, convincing, analysis drew considerable disdain from the police and she was swiftly booted off the story. Undeterred, she persisted and ultimately with the more experienced Jean Cole (Carrie Coon) is reinstated and allowed to develop her theory that - well, maybe there isn't just one strangler! To be fair, I am not particularly well versed in the history of this, but I did find this a very dry and procedural drama that reminded me a little of "Official Secrets" (2019). Again, this saw Knightley in a smilier sort of role, and again delivering it very much as if it were straight off the page. There is little evidence of passion here. The tenacity and perseverance of these two women - at times putting the safety of themselves and their families on the line - isn't really captured here. It's wordy, at times a little too earnest and though it looks good it's just all a bit sterile. This is a fascinating story that looks at serial killings, copycat killings and strong investigative journalism all in the face of a rather linear (and sexist) approach taken by the authorities. It ought to be scintillating and intriguing - but this is certainly not.