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John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster
John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster
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  2. John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster

John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster

2019
1h 30m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2019

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

"Based on the best-selling true-crime book by Sam Amirante and Danny Broderick."

"Sam, could you do me a favor?" A seemingly simple request sparks the story that has now become part of America’s true crime hall of fame - the journey of a young lawyer, fresh from the Public Defender’s Office, whose first client in private practice turns out to be the most evil serial killer in our nation's history.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Jul 25, 2019
Languages
English
Director
Marc Menet
Scott Prestin
Scott Prestin
Production
DM Documentary
DM Documentary
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

2 Cast Members

Sam Amirante

Himself

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Narrator

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