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The Boston Strangler
Richard Fleischer
(1968)
111min
18 Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
Alan Jones
This is a suspenseful and - the faint-hearted take note - often disturbing re-creation of the crimes, capture and psychoanalysis of Albert DeSalvo (played here by Tony Curtis), who confessed to being the notorious Boston Strangler, the killer of 13 women in the early 1960s. Though doubt has since been cast on DeSalvo's confession (he was never charged with the crimes due to lack of evidence, but was jailed for unrelated sex offences), this film is an authentic-feeling account. Director Richard Fleischer deftly captures the pensive atmosphere of a frightened city with a stark, documentary-style approach that makes good use of split-screen sequences. As an all-star line-up of lawmen tightens the net around the elusive maniac, Curtis proves beyond doubt he could act with a nuanced performance of considerable depth and power.
Summary
Fact-based crime drama telling the story of the serial killer who held the terrified city of Boston in his thrall during the 1960s, and detailing the intensive manhunt which eventually led to his capture. Starring Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy, Mike Kellin and Hurd Hatfield.
Cast & Crew
Albert DeSalvo
Tony Curtis
John S Bottomly
Henry Fonda
Phil Di Natale
George Kennedy
Julian Soshnick
Mike Kellin
Terence Huntley
Hurd Hatfield
Frank McAfee
Murray Hamilton
John Asgeirsson
Jeff Corey
Dianne Cluny
Sally Kellerman
Irmgard DeSalvo
Carolyn Conwell
Director
Richard Fleischer
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd
Guidance:
Contains violence and nudity.
Available on:
video and DVD
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