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1968 · 116 min · R

The Boston Strangler

Directed by Richard Fleischer · Drama, Crime, Thriller

The Boston Strangler (1968) is a Drama film, directed by Richard Fleischer set in Boston during the 1960s. It runs 116 minutes and is rated R.

A serial killer, with a tense tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
Lionel Newman
Cinematography
Richard H. Kline
Cast
Tony CurtisHenry FondaGeorge KennedyMike KellinHurd HatfieldMurray HamiltonJeff CoreySally Kellerman

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Boston
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Serial Killer
Themes
Madness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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