The Boston Strangler

1968 · directed by Richard Fleischer

Rating

72/100

Hit

no

Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon.

The Boston Strangler (1968), directed by Richard Fleischer, rates 72/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Tony Curtis
• Henry Fonda
• George Kennedy
• Mike Kellin
• Hurd Hatfield
• Murray Hamilton
• Jeff Corey
• Sally Kellerman
• William Marshall
• George Voskovec

Crew

• Richard H. Kline — Director of Photography
• Marion Rothman — Editor
• Lionel Newman — Original Music Composer
• Edward Anhalt — Screenplay

More from Richard Fleischer

1. The Narrow Margin (1952) — 85/100 · hit
2. Compulsion (1959) — 84/100 · hit
3. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) — 78/100
4. Barabbas (1961) — 77/100
5. Fantastic Voyage (1966) — 73/100
6. Violent Saturday (1955) — 73/100

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