Helter Skelter
“How did one man turn all-American teens into cold-blooded killers?”
Synopsis
The rise of Charles Manson and his "family," who are responsible for a series of famous murders in the late 1960s. Manson, a magnetic and mysterious man, attracts road-weary single mother Linda Kasabian to join his collection of outcasts on a ranch outside of Los Angeles. After murdering actress Sharon Tate, Manson and his followers are investigated by district attorney Vincent Bugliosi.
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Jeremy Davies
Charles Manson
Clea DuVall
Linda Kasabian
Allison Smith
Patricia 'Katie' Krenwinkle
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme
Marguerite Moreau
Susan 'Sadie' Atkins
Eric Dane
Charles "Tex" Watson
Michael Weston
Bobby Beausoleil
Hal Ozsan
Joey Dimarco
Rick Gomez
Milio
Robert Joy
Detective Morrisy
Graham Beckel
Jerry
Chris Ellis
Sgt. Whiteley
Isabella Hofmann
Rosemary LaBianca
Robert Costanzo
Leno LaBianca
Yvonne Delarosa
Catherine 'Gypsy' Share
Cheselka Leigh
Kathryn 'Kitty' Lutesinger
John Pleshette
Mr. Krenwinkle
Whitney Dylan
Sharon Tate
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gray
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gray, Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- Helter Skelter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Lakeside Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gray
John Gray, Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry
Mark Snow
Don E. FauntLeRoy
Scott Vickrey
Vincent Bugliosi, Mark Wolper
Department Leadership Roster
John Gray
Director
John Gray
Writer
Vincent Bugliosi
Producer
Mark Snow
Original Music Composer
Don E. FauntLeRoy
Director of Photography
Scott Vickrey
Editor
May Routh
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Helter Skelter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Helter Skelter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Helter Skelter about?
The rise of Charles Manson and his "family," who are responsible for a series of famous murders in the late 1960s. Manson, a magnetic and mysterious man, attracts road-weary single mother Linda Kasabian to join his collection of outcasts on a ranch outside of Los Angeles. After murdering actress Sharon Tate, Manson and his followers are investigated by district attorney Vincent Bugliosi.
Who directed Helter Skelter?
Helter Skelter was directed by John Gray.
Who stars in Helter Skelter?
The principal cast of Helter Skelter includes Jeremy Davies, Clea DuVall, Allison Smith, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Marguerite Moreau.
When was Helter Skelter released and how long is it?
Helter Skelter was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Helter Skelter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Helter Skelter was composed by Mark Snow.
Is Helter Skelter based on a book or true story?
Helter Skelter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vincent Bugliosi", Novel: "Curt Gentry".