Helter Skelter (1976) Thriller Drama Crime
Helter Skelter (1976) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Apr 01, 1976 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Crime | Runtime 1h 37m
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.30/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 10.0/10
Helter Skelter Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Chilling story of the investigation and trial of Charles Manson, leader of a strange cult which under his direction and "control" committed numerous murders.
Tagline: His name is Charles Manson. His disciples call him God. HE PREACHED DEATH!
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Helter Skelter Movie Information:
Type: TvYear: 1976 (more 1976 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 97 minutes / Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Sub-Genres: Serial Killers
Stars: George DiCenzo, Steve Railsback, Nancy Wolfe, Marilyn Burns, Christina Hart … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Apr 01, 1976Production Co.: Lorimar Productions
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Helter Skelter Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 01, 1976, DVD: Apr 20, 2004
Writers: Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry, J.P. Miller
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Helter Skelter Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| George DiCenzo | ... | Vincent Bugliosi (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Steve Railsback | ... | Charles Manson (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Nancy Wolfe | ... | Susan Atkins (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Marilyn Burns | ... | Linda Kasabian (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Christina Hart | ... | Patricia Krenwinkel (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Cathey Paine | ... | Leslie Van Houten (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Alan Oppenheimer | ... | Aaron Stovitz (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Vic Werber | ... | Lt. Brenner (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Marc Alaimo | ... | Phil Cohen (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Bill Durkin | ... | Tex Watson (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Phillip R. Allen | ... | Sgt. Manuel Gris (2 episodes, 1976) |
| David Clennon | ... | Harry Jones (2 episodes, 1976) |
| James Brodhead | ... | Mr. Quint (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Linden Chiles | ... | J. Miller Leavy (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Larry Pennell | ... | Sgt. White (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Steve Gries | ... | Steve ''Clem'' Grogan (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Anne Newman Bacal | ... | Mrs. Quint (2 episodes, 1976) |
| Howard Caine | ... | Everett Scoville (1 episode, 1976) |
| Rudy Ramos | ... | Danny DeCarlo (1 episode, 1976) |
| Sondra Blake | ... | Ronnie Howard (1 episode, 1976) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- George DiCenzo, as Vincent Bugliosi (2 episodes, 1976), passed away at age 70 in Wash.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: George Di Cenzo | George Di'Cenzo | George R. DiCenzo | George Ralph DiCenzo | George Dicenzo - Steve Railsback (b. November 16, 1945) – Charles Manson (2 episodes, 1976)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Stephen Railsback | Steven Railsback - Nancy Wolfe – Susan Atkins (2 episodes, 1976)
- Marilyn Burns, as Linda Kasabian (2 episodes, 1976), passed away at age 65 in Houston, Texas, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Anonymous - Christina Hart (b. July 21, 1949) – Patricia Krenwinkel (2 episodes, 1976)
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Christine Hart - Cathey Paine – Leslie Van Houten (2 episodes, 1976)
- Alan Oppenheimer (b. April 23, 1930) – Aaron Stovitz (2 episodes, 1976)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Allan Oppenheimer | Allen Oppenheimer - Vic Werber – Lt. Brenner (2 episodes, 1976)
- Marc Alaimo (b. May 5, 1942) – Phil Cohen (2 episodes, 1976)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Mark Alaimo - Bill Durkin – Tex Watson (2 episodes, 1976)
- Phillip R. Allen, as Sgt. Manuel Gris (2 episodes, 1976), passed away at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Philip R. Allen | Phillip K. Allen | Phillip Richard Allen | Phillip Allen | Philllip Richard Allen | Phil Allen - David Clennon (b. May 10, 1943) – Harry Jones (2 episodes, 1976)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Dave Clennon - James Brodhead, as Mr. Quint (2 episodes, 1976), passed away at age 80 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: James E. Broadhead | James Broadhead | James E. Brodhead - Linden Chiles, as J. Miller Leavy (2 episodes, 1976), passed away at age 80 in Topanga, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Lindon Chiles - Larry Pennell, as Sgt. White (2 episodes, 1976), passed away at age 85 in USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Larry Pennel | Ken Pennell
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