The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
Synopsis
The chilling true story of the "two of a kind" killing cousins, Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi, better known as the Hillside Stranglers.
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THE HILLSIDE STRANGLERS - Trailer (1989, English)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-03
Top Cast
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Richard Crenna
Sgt. Bob Grogan
Dennis Farina
Angelo Buono
Billy Zane
Kenneth Bianchi
Tony Plana
Mike Hernandez
James Tolkan
Lt. Ed Henderson
Karen Austin
J.D. Jackson
Matthew Faison
Judge George
Robert Harper
Los Angeles Deputy D.A. Richard Carson
William Bassett
Dr. Watts
Victor Brandt
Dr. Owens
Rick Fitts
Sgt. Thorpe
Randy Kovitz
Jason Brown
Michael Jackson
Talk Show Host
Jennifer McAllister
Girl at Bus Stop
Larry McCormick
Newscaster
Brian Mulholland
Cop
Judy Prescott
Phillipa Sameth
Deborah Thalberg
Mary Grogan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Gethers
- Screenplay & Story
- Darcy O'Brien, Steve Gethers
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fries Entertainment, Kenwood Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Gethers
Darcy O'Brien, Steve Gethers
Gil Mellé
Ronald M. Lautore
Debra Neil-Fisher
Carole Coates, Charles W. Fries, Mike Rosenfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Gethers
Director
Carole Coates
Producer
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
Ronald M. Lautore
Director of Photography
Debra Neil-Fisher
Editor
Peter Wooley
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Case of the Hillside Stranglers about?
The chilling true story of the "two of a kind" killing cousins, Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi, better known as the Hillside Stranglers.
Who directed The Case of the Hillside Stranglers?
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers was directed by Steve Gethers.
Who stars in The Case of the Hillside Stranglers?
The principal cast of The Case of the Hillside Stranglers includes Richard Crenna, Dennis Farina, Billy Zane, Tony Plana, James Tolkan.
When was The Case of the Hillside Stranglers released and how long is it?
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Case of the Hillside Stranglers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Case of the Hillside Stranglers was composed by Gil Mellé.
Is The Case of the Hillside Stranglers based on a book or true story?
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Darcy O'Brien".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Case of the Hillside Stranglers?
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).