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Helter Skelter
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Helter Skelter

1976-04-01 · 184 min · ★ 6.9

Crime · Drama · Thriller · TV Movie · Horror

The investigation of two horrific mass murders leads to the capture and trial of the psychotic pseudo-hippie Charles Manson and his "family".

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Directors
Tom Gries
Production companies
Lorimar Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George DiCenzoGeorge DiCenzoVincent Bugliosi
Steve RailsbackSteve RailsbackCharles Manson
Nancy WolfeSusan Atkins
Marilyn BurnsMarilyn BurnsLinda Kasabian
Christina HartChristina HartPatricia Krenwinkel
Cathey PaineLeslie Van Houten
Alan OppenheimerAlan OppenheimerAaron Stovitz
Rudy RamosRudy RamosDanny DeCarlo
Sondra BlakeSondra BlakeRonnie Howard
George GarroRosner
Larry PennellLarry PennellSgt. White
Skip HomeierSkip HomeierJudge Older
Robert ItoRobert ItoDrees Darrin
Jon GriesJon GriesWilliam Garretson
Roy JensonRoy JensonPunchy
Edward BellEdward BellSgt. Hank Kruger
Marc AlaimoMarc AlaimoPhil Cohen
Paul ManteePaul ManteeSgt. O'Neal
David ClennonDavid ClennonHarry Jones
Eileen DietzEileen DietzFamily Girl

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