The Case of the Hillside Stranglers 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Steve Gethers
- Networks
- Fries Entertainment, Kenwood Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Case of the Hillside Stranglers?
Topic: Film "The Case of the Hillside Stranglers" (1989). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 2, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Fries Entertainment, Kenwood Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 19 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Fries Entertainment, Kenwood Productions
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Topic: Film "The Case of the Hillside Stranglers" (1989).
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Title: The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
Year: 1989
Release Date: 04/02/1989 (US)
Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 30m
Rating: NR
Synopsis: The chilling true story of the "two of a kind" killing cousins, Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi, better known as the Hillside Stranglers.
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The Case of the Hillside Stranglers is a 1989 television movie. Released in the United States on April 2, 1989, the film is categorized under the genres of drama, crime, and thriller. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The production is rated NR. The film presents the chilling true story of the killing cousins known as the Hillside Stranglers. These individuals are identified as Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi, who are
Should you watch it?
“This television movie dramatizes the true story of the infamous Hillside Stranglers killing cousins.”
- It provides a dramatized account of the real-life Hillside Stranglers case.
- The film fits into the crime and thriller genres for fans of investigative narratives.
- It offers a concise ninety-minute exploration of the events surrounding Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi.
- The film carries an unrated classification, which may not appeal to viewers seeking mainstream studio polish.
Watch it if you are interested in historical true crime dramatizations from the late 1980s.
The film maintains a serious tone consistent with the crime and thriller genres and runs for ninety minutes.
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Where can I stream The Case of the Hillside Stranglers?
Streaming availability varies by region and platform; please check your local digital service providers for current listings.
Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching if you have a specific interest in true crime dramatizations and the history of the Hillside Stranglers case.
What is the total duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty minutes.
Are there multiple episodes to watch?
No, this is a standalone television movie rather than a multi-episode series.
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