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Citizen X 1995

“You don't want to know what he does... You just want to know when he's caught.”

★ 7.2/10 R CrimeDrama Released
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What is Citizen X?

Citizen X is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1995
Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Release date
Feb 25, 1995
Studios
HBO, Asylum Films, Citadel Entertainment
Genres
Crime, Drama
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84 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Crime #Drama

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Citizen X is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by HBO, Asylum Films, Citadel Entertainment. Current status: Released.

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“Detectives in the Soviet Union battle bureaucracy to capture a prolific serial killer.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on a true story
  • compelling detective viewpoint
Keep in mind
  • hampered by heavy bureaucratic themes
  • features disturbing subject matter

Watch it if you enjoy true-story crime dramas about historical police investigations.

The film deals with dark themes involving victims under the age of 17.

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When was Citizen X released?

Citizen X was released in 1995.

What is the film based on?

It is based on the true story of a serial killer in the Soviet Union.

Whose viewpoint is the story told from?

The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.

What obstacles do the police face?

The investigations are hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence, and those in power.

Who are the primary targets of the killer in the story?

The victims were mostly under the age of 17, including women and children.

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