The Hunt for the BTK Killer (2005) Horror Thriller Drama Crime Biography
The Hunt for the BTK Killer (2005) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Oct 09, 2005 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Crime, Biography | Runtime 1h 22m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.11/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.8/10
The Hunt for the BTK Killer Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After 31 years at-large, detectives in Wichita, Kansas home in on the serial killer known as BTK.
Tagline: The shocking true story.
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The Hunt for the BTK Killer Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2005 (more 2005 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 82 minutes / Sub-Genres: Serial Killers
Directors: Stephen Kay
Stars: Robert Forster, Michael Michele, Maury Chaykin, Mimi Kuzyk, Gregg Henry … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Oct 09, 2005Production Co.: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Hunt for the BTK Killer Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 09, 2005, DVD: Mar 20, 2007
Writers: Tom Towler, Donald Martin, Robert Beattie
Producers: Laurence P. Duke, Richard Fischoff, Kelly Garrett, Diana Kerew, Jake Rose, Robert M. Sertner, Randy Sutter, Judith Verno, Frank von Zerneck
Musicians: Tree Adams
Cinematographers: Bobby Bukowski
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The Hunt for the BTK Killer (2005) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Hunt for the BTK Killer Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Forster | ... | Detective Jason Magida |
| Michael Michele | ... | Detective Baines |
| Maury Chaykin | ... | Robert Beattie |
| Mimi Kuzyk | ... | Mrs. Magida |
| Gregg Henry | ... | Dennis Rader |
| Donna Goodhand | ... | Paula Rader |
| Michael Filipowich | ... | Dennis Rader late 20''s |
| Daniel Kash | ... | Hurst Laviana |
| Johnie Chase | ... | Chief Packer |
| John Dunsworth | ... | Pastor |
| Martha Irving | ... | Mary Baxter |
| Janaya Stephens | ... | Mom with Baby |
| Nigel Bennett | ... | Detective Zilinski |
| Hollis McLaren | ... | Helen |
| Nancy Regan | ... | TV Anchor Madge |
| Andrew Airlie | ... | Sheridan |
| Chaz Thorne | ... | Jerry Slovin |
| Sarah English | ... | Rebecca Magida |
| Cecil Wright | ... | Judge Waller |
| Nikki Barnett | ... | Sally |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Robert Forster, as Detective Jason Magida, passed away at age 78 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Robert Foster - Michael Michele (b. August 30, 1966) – Detective Baines
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Michael Michelle - Maury Chaykin, as Robert Beattie, passed away at age 61 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Maury Chaken - Mimi Kuzyk (b. February 21, 1952) – Mrs. Magida
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Mimi Kuzak - Gregg Henry (b. May 6, 1952) – Dennis Rader
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Henry Lee Gregg | Gregg Lee Henry - Donna Goodhand – Paula Rader
- Michael Filipowich – Dennis Rader late 20''s
Also known as: Michael Filipovich | Michael Fipowich - Daniel Kash (b. April 25, 1959) – Hurst Laviana
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Johnie Chase – Chief Packer
Also known as: Johnnie Chase - John Dunsworth, as Pastor, passed away at age 71 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Martha Irving – Mary Baxter
- Janaya Stephens (b. March 17, 1974) – Mom with Baby
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Janaya Stephen - Nigel Bennett (b. November 19, 1949) – Detective Zilinski
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Nigel Bennet - Hollis McLaren – Helen
- Nancy Regan – TV Anchor Madge
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