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Something's missing and that is entertainment lacking. Fans of the genre won't notice it much but someone who loves fast-paced crime will. I did.
Boston Strangler
- Crime
- Mystery
- Thriller
3/16/2023
113
R
Inspired by a true story
Reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole bravely pursue the story of the Boston Strangler at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.
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Cast
Keira KnightleyLoretta McLaughlin- Carrie CoonJean Cole
Chris CooperJack Maclaine- Alessandro NivolaDetective Conley
- Rory CochraneDetective Deline
- David DastmalchianAlbert DeSalvo
- Peter GeretyEddie Corsetti
- Robert John BurkeEddie Holland
- Ryan WinklesDaniel Marsh
- Morgan SpectorJames McLaughlin
Michael MalvestiDetective Donovan- Aurora McLaughlinMaggie
- Liam AndersonTommy
- Antonio VolpicelliPatrick
- Nancy E. CarrollMary McDermott
- Therese PlaehnKelly
Reviews
Geronimo1967
This isn't so much a story about the notorious murderer, but more one of two investigative journalists who meticulously followed the case and tried to establish the truth behind these gruesome crimes. Loretta McLaughlin (Keira Knightley) was largely responsible for taking the initiative to her editor (Chris Cooper) but that published, convincing, analysis drew considerable disdain from the police and she was swiftly booted off the story. Undeterred, she persisted and ultimately with the more experienced Jean Cole (Carrie Coon) is reinstated and allowed to develop her theory that - well, maybe there isn't just one strangler! To be fair, I am not particularly well versed in the history of this, but I did find this a very dry and procedural dr...