To Catch a Killer

To Catch a Killer

6.8IMDb Score
Released:1992-05-15
Duration:178 min
Director:Eric Till
Actors:Brian Dennehy, Michael Riley, Margot Kidder, Meg Foster, Martin Julien
Production:Libra Pictures, Creative Entertainment Group, Telestories Entertainment Inc.

Overview:

"To Catch a Killer" tells the true gruesome story of John Wayne Gacy - a good friend and helpful neighbour, a great child entertainer, a respectful businessman, and a violent serial killer who raped and murdered over 30 young boys.

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