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The Alphabet Killer
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The Alphabet Killer

2008-11-07 · 98 min · ★ 5.1

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

Based on the true story of double killings occurring in Rochester, NY during the 80’s and the troubled police officer determined to solve them, with or without the help of her department

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Directors
Rob Schmidt
Production companies
WideyeCreative Films, Intrinsic Value Films, New Films International
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 106,596

Top Cast

Eliza DushkuEliza DushkuMegan Paige
Cary ElwesCary ElwesCapt. Kenneth Shine
Timothy HuttonTimothy HuttonRichard Ledge
Hope TomaselliHope TomaselliParishioner
Michael IronsideMichael IronsideCaptain Nathan Norcross
Tom MalloyTom MalloyStephen Harper
Bill MoseleyBill MoseleyCarl Tanner
Carl LumblyCarl LumblyDr. Ellis Parks
Melissa LeoMelissa LeoKathy Walsh
Tom NoonanTom NoonanRay Gullikson
Frank RossiFrank RossiFrancis Baker
Martin DonovanMartin DonovanJim Walsh
Meltem CumbulMeltem CumbulElisa Castillo
Larry HankinLarry HankinPerry

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