Topic author: shy
Subject: The Boston Strangler (1968)
Posted on: 15 February 2008 2:19:45 PM
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Movie based on the Crimes Of: Albert DeSalvo (The Boston Strangler)

Directed by ; Richard Fleischer

Writing credits ; Edward Anhalt (screenplay) and Gerold Frank (book)

Plot Summary : Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon.

Cast:
Tony Curtis .... Albert DeSalvo
Henry Fonda.... John S. Bottomly
George Kennedy.... Det. Phil DiNatale
Mike Kellin.... Julian Soshnick
Hurd Hatfield.... Terence Huntley
Murray Hamilton.... Sgt. Frank McAfee

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