Action ·Crime ·Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 2004 · 2h 17m

Helter Skelter

Helter Skelter poster
Director
John Gray
Cast
Jeremy Davies as Charles Manson Clea DuVall as Linda Kasabian Allison Smith as Patricia 'Katie' Krenwinkle Mary Lynn Rajskub as Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme Marguerite Moreau as Susan 'Sadie' Atkins Eric Dane as Charles "Tex" Watson
Crew
Don E. FauntLeRoy — Director of Photography Scott Vickrey — Editor Mark Snow — Original Music Composer John Gray — Writer Vincent Bugliosi — Novel Curt Gentry — Novel
Tagline

How did one man turn all-American teens into cold-blooded killers?

Synopsis

The rise of Charles Manson and his "family," who are responsible for a series of famous murders in the late 1960s. Manson, a magnetic and mysterious man, attracts road-weary single mother Linda Kasabian to join his collection of outcasts on a ranch outside of Los Angeles. After murdering actress Sharon Tate, Manson and his followers are investigated by district attorney Vincent Bugliosi.

Mood & Themes
robberybased on novel or bookmass murderinvestigationmurderserial killerlos angeles, californiatrue crime1960s
Key Collaborators
John Gray Director Don E. FauntLeRoy Director of Photography Scott Vickrey Editor Mark Snow Original Music Composer John Gray Writer Vincent Bugliosi Novel Curt Gentry Novel Vincent Bugliosi Producer May Routh Costume Design
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