

To Catch a Killer
1992-05-15 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 6.8
"To Catch a Killer" tells the true gruesome story of John Wayne Gacy - a good friend and helpful neighbour, a great child entertainer, a respectful businessman, and a violent serial killer who raped and murdered over 30 young boys.
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- Directors
- Eric Till
- Production companies
- Libra Pictures, Creative Entertainment Group, Telestories Entertainment Inc.
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Brian DennehyJohn Wayne Gacy
Michael RileyJoe 'Polock' Kozenczak
Margot KidderRachel Grayson
Meg FosterLinda Carlson
Martin JulienTed Koslo
Scott HylandsMike Paxton
John BoylanAtkins
David EisnerWilliams
Mark HumphreyKing
Gary ReinekePetrie
Tim ProgoshMorris
Bruce RamsayBragg
Brenda BazinetAlice Pearson
Christopher MarrenBilly
Gerry QuigleyWalden
Nicholas PascoBartonTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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