Helter Skelter (2004) Horror Thriller Drama Action Crime History Biography
Helter Skelter (2004) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical May 16, 2004 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Action, Crime, History, Biography | Runtime 2h 16m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.38/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.4/10
Helter Skelter Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A new take on the Manson Family murders, with a keen focus on Charles Manson himself.
Tagline: Based on the true story of the Manson murders.
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Helter Skelter Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 136 minutes / Sub-Genres: Serial Killers
Directors: John Gray
Stars: Jeremy Davies, Clea DuVall, Allison Smith, Eric Dane, Mary Lynn Rajskub … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 16, 2004Nominations: 5
Production Co.: Lakeside Productions
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Helter Skelter Release Dates In Theaters: May 16, 2004, DVD: Oct 19, 2004
Writers: Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry, John Gray
Producers: Vincent Bugliosi, Desiree J. Cadena, Robert S. Costanzo, Peter Miller, Mark Wolper
Musicians: Mark Snow
Cinematographers: Don E. FauntLeRoy
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Helter Skelter (2004) Cast (Click to Expand)
Helter Skelter Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Davies | ... | Charles Manson |
| Clea DuVall | ... | Linda Kasabian |
| Allison Smith | ... | Patricia ''Katie'' Krenwinkel |
| Eric Dane | ... | Charles "Tex" Watson |
| Mary Lynn Rajskub | ... | Lynette ''Squeaky'' Fromme |
| Michael Weston | ... | Bobby Beausoleil |
| Hal Ozsan | ... | Joey Dimarco |
| Rick Gomez | ... | Milio |
| Robert Joy | ... | Detective Morrisy |
| Graham Beckel | ... | Jerry |
| Chris Ellis | ... | Sgt. Whiteley |
| Isabella Hofmann | ... | Rosemary LaBianca |
| Robert Costanzo | ... | Leno LaBianca |
| Yvonne Delarosa | ... | Catherine ''Gypsy'' Share (as Yvonne De La Rosa) |
| Cheselka Leigh | ... | Kathryn ''Kitty'' Lutesinger |
| Keith Szarabajka | ... | |
| John Pleshette | ... | Mr. Krenwikle |
| Whitney Dylan | ... | Sharon Tate |
| Susan Ruttan | ... | Mrs. Kasabian |
| Marguerite Moreau | ... | Susan ''Sadie'' Atkins |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jeremy Davies (b. October 8, 1969) – Charles Manson
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Clea DuVall (b. September 25, 1977) – Linda Kasabian
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Clea Duvall - Allison Smith (b. December 9, 1969) – Patricia ''Katie'' Krenwinkel
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Eric Dane (b. November 9, 1972) – Charles \"Tex\" Watson
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Mary Lynn Rajskub (b. June 22, 1971) – Lynette ''Squeaky'' Fromme
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Girls Guitar Club | Mary-Lynn Rajskub | Marylynn Rajskub - Michael Weston (b. October 25, 1973) – Bobby Beausoleil
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Michael Rubenstein | Michael Rubinstein | Mike Weston - Hal Ozsan (b. October 26, 1976) – Joey Dimarco
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Hal Oszan - Rick Gomez (b. June 1, 1972) – Milio
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: R.H. Gomez - Robert Joy (b. August 17, 1951) – Detective Morrisy
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Codco | Bob Joy - Graham Beckel (b. December 22, 1949) – Jerry
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Graham S. Beckel - Chris Ellis (b. April 14, 1956) – Sgt. Whiteley
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Chris Ellis Jr. - Isabella Hofmann (b. December 11, 1958) – Rosemary LaBianca
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Isabella Hoffman - Robert Costanzo (b. October 20, 1942) – Leno LaBianca
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Robert Castanzo | Bobby Constanza | Robert Constanzo | Robert Costanza | Bobby Costanzo | Bob Costanzo | Robert P. Costanzo | Bobby Costazno - Yvonne Delarosa – Catherine ''Gypsy'' Share (as Yvonne De La Rosa)
- Cheselka Leigh – Kathryn ''Kitty'' Lutesinger
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