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Tomatometer: ☆ 8.8/10
The Boston Strangler Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / 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.
Tagline: This is the true story of Albert DeSalvo, the self-confessed Boston Strangler, and of what he did to thirteen women and one city.
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The Boston Strangler Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1968 (more 1968 movies)
Nominations: 3
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Boston Strangler Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 16, 1968
Writers: Edward Anhalt, Gerold Frank
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The Boston Strangler Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Curtis | ... | Albert DeSalvo |
| Henry Fonda | ... | John S. Bottomly |
| George Kennedy | ... | Phil DiNatale |
| Mike Kellin | ... | Julian Soshnick |
| Hurd Hatfield | ... | Terence Huntley |
| Murray Hamilton | ... | Frank McAfee |
| Jeff Corey | ... | John Asgeirsson |
| Sally Kellerman | ... | Dianne Cluny |
| William Marshall | ... | Edward W. Brooke |
| George Voskovec | ... | Peter Hurkos |
| Leora Dana | ... | Mary Bottomly |
| Carolyn Conwell | ... | Irmgard DeSalvo |
| Jeanne Cooper | ... | Cloe |
| Austin Willis | ... | Dr. Nagy |
| Lara Lindsay | ... | Bobbie Eden |
| George Furth | ... | Lyonel Brumley |
| Richard X. Slattery | ... | Ed Willis |
| William Hickey | ... | Eugene T. O''Rourke |
| Eve Collyer | ... | Ellen Ridgeway |
| Gwyda Donhowe | ... | Alice Oakville |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Tony Curtis, as Albert DeSalvo, passed away at age 85 in Henderson, Nevada, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Anthony Curtis | James Curtis - Henry Fonda, as John S. Bottomly, passed away at age 77 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - George Kennedy, as Phil DiNatale, passed away at age 91 in Middleton, Idaho, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Mike Kellin, as Julian Soshnick, passed away at age 61 in Nyack, New York, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Michael Kellin | Myron Kellin - Hurd Hatfield, as Terence Huntley, passed away at age 81 in Monkstown, County Cork, Ireland.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Murray Hamilton, as Frank McAfee, passed away at age 63 in Wash.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Jeff Corey, as John Asgeirsson, passed away at age 88 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m) - Sally Kellerman, as Dianne Cluny, passed away at age 84 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - William Marshall, as Edward W. Brooke, passed away at age 78 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Bill Marshall | Wiliam Marshall - George Voskovec, as Peter Hurkos, passed away at age 76 in Pearblossom, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Petr Dolan | Jiri Voskovec | Jirí Voskovec | Wookovec - Leora Dana, as Mary Bottomly, passed away at age 60 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Aries - Carolyn Conwell – Irmgard DeSalvo
- Jeanne Cooper – Cloe
- Austin Willis – Dr. Nagy
- Lara Lindsay (b. January 1, 1942) – Bobbie Eden
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Laura Lindsay
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