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Bender

2016-10-14 · 80 min · ★ 4.2

Drama · History · Thriller · Western · Horror

The unsettling true story of America's first serial-killing family. A troubled doctor searches for patients swallowed by the prairie and encounters the Benders, homesteaders trapped by a life of unspeakable sin.

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Directors
John Alexander
Production companies
Crook and Nanny Productions, Casadelic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bruce DavisonBruce DavisonMayor Prentiss
Linda PurlLinda PurlMrs. Thomas
James KarenJames KarenOld Man Bender
Buck TaylorBuck TaylorSheriff J.E. Stone
John MonasteroDr. William York / Edwin York
Nicole JellenKate Bender
Reylynn CasterReylynn CasterLittle Girl
Leslie WoodiesOld Woman Bender
Grace McKeaneyGoat Lady
Chance CaedenChance CaedenBoy
Preston BrownMr. Loncher
Brad FieldsParson
Cat OlsonEthel
Hannah RikoonMrs. Loncher

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