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The Boston Strangler

1968·1h 56m·Approved
DramaMysteryCrimeThriller
IMDb Rating
★ 7.0/10
12,031 votes
Metascore
66
Metacritic

A series of strangulation murders of Boston women sparks a protracted complex manhunt. Law professor John Bottomley leads a multi-jurisdictional task force in the investigation, with help from surviving victim Diane Cluny.

The Boston Strangler is a 1968 drama mystery movie directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Henry Fonda, Tony Curtis, George Kennedy. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10 from 12,031 votes and runs 1h 56m.

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Director
Richard Fleischer
Stars
Henry Fonda
Tony Curtis
George Kennedy
Mike Kellin
Details
1968-10-16
116 min
Movie
Approved
★ United States
★ English
Keywords
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