Movie
Citizen X
Overview
Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.
Details
- Release date
- 1995-02-25
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Status
- Released
- Production
- HBO, Asylum Films, Citadel Entertainment
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Stephen Rea as Lt. Viktor Burakov
- Donald Sutherland as Col. Mikhail Fetisov
- Max von Sydow as Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky
- Jeffrey DeMunn as Andrei Chikatilo
- Joss Ackland as Bondarchuk
- John Wood as Gorbunov
- Radu Amzulescu as Federenko
- Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Burakov
- András Bálint as Ignatiev
- Géza Balkay as Procurator
- László Váradi Balogh as Peasant
- Zsolt Biro as Older Gay Man
Crew
- Chris Gerolmo - Director
- Chris Gerolmo - Writer
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