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Chaos: The Manson Murders
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Chaos: The Manson Murders

2025-03-06 · 96 min · ★ 6.1

Documentary · Crime

In August 1969, Charles Manson's followers killed seven people on his orders. Why? Explore a conspiracy of mind control, CIA experiments, and murder.

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Directors
Errol Morris
Production companies
Moxie Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles MansonCharles MansonSelf (archive footage)
Stephen KaySelf - Prosecutor
Tom O'NeillTom O'NeillSelf - Writer
Gregg JakobsonSelf - Talent Scout
Bobby BeausoleilBobby BeausoleilSelf (voice)
Louis "Jolly" WestSelf (archive footage)
Bernard CroweBernard CroweSelf (archive footage)
Susan AtkinsSusan AtkinsSelf (archive footage)
Tex WatsonTex WatsonSelf (archive footage)
Patricia KrenwinkelPatricia KrenwinkelSelf (archive footage)
Leslie Van HoutenLeslie Van HoutenSelf (archive footage)
Terry MelcherTerry MelcherSelf (archive footage)
Vincent BugliosiSelf (archive footage)
Sandra GoodSandra GoodSelf (archive footage)
Marlon BrandoMarlon BrandoSelf - Activist (archive footage)
Warren BeattyWarren BeattySelf - Activist (archive footage)
Jane FondaJane FondaSelf - Activist (archive footage)
Roman PolanskiRoman PolanskiSelf
Errol MorrisErrol MorrisSelf - Filmmaker
Doris DayDoris DaySelf - Actress & Mother of Terry Melcher (archive footage)

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