Overview

Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.

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Awards
Won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (1995) and the Sitges Film Festival Best Feature-Length Film award (1995)
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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special (1995)
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Based on
Based on The Killer Department
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Setting
Set in the Soviet Union
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Music
Music by Randy Edelman
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Robert Fraisse
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Details

Director: Chris Gerolmo
Writers: Chris GerolmoWriter
Robert CullenBook
Status: Released
Release date: February 25, 1995
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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