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Citizen X (TV)

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Original title

Citizen X

Year

1995

Running time

105 min.

Country

United States

Director

Chris Gerolmo

Screenwriter

Chris Gerolmo. Book: Robert Cullen

Cast

Music

Randy Edelman

Cinematography

Robert Fraisse

Producer

HBO, Asylum Films, Citadel Entertainment

Genre

Mystery. Drama | Based on a true story. Serial Killers. Sexual Abuse. Cop Movies. 1980s. Crime. TV Movie

Synopsis

Based on a true story and the book "The Killer Department" by Robert Cullen, CITIZEN X is the tale of the Soviet Union's eight year pursuit of a bloodthirsty serial killer who claimed the lives of 52 people (mostly teenage girls) between 1982 and 1990. A brilliant forensics expert Bukarov (Rea) may hold the clues needed to finally apprehend the killer, but could they stop him before he strikes again?

Awards: 1995: Emmy: Best Supp. Actor (Sutherland). 5 Nominations, Including Best TV Movie

1995: Golden Globes: Best Supporting Actor in Mini-Series or TV (Sutherland). 2 Nom.

1995: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Adapted Screenplay (Long Form)

1995: Sitges Film Festival: Best Movie, Director, Actor (Stephen Rea)

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