The Secret Life
“The fictionalized story of the murders.”
Synopsis
Based on the life of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who murdered 17 men and ate many of them before he was caught in 1991.
Top Cast
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Carl Crew
Jeffrey Dahmer
Christopher 'CJ' Smith
Young Jeffrey Dahmer
Donna Stewart Bowen
Mother
Jeanne Bascom
Grandmother
Cassidy Phillips
Steven
G-Jo Reed
Steve
Rowdy Jackson
Richard
Andrew Christian English
Anthony
Don Jose Christian
Anthony
Douglas Moore
Raymond
Lando St. Clair
Edward
Dominic Anthony
Ernest / Matt
John Anthony Williams
David
Peter Napoles
Konerak
Aaron Braxton
Tracy
Alex Scott
Ronald
Keith Gearhart
James
Cornelius Williams
Bobby
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David R. Bowen
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Crew
- Original Score
- David R. Bowen
- Original Title
- The Secret Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Moonlith Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David R. Bowen
Carl Crew
David R. Bowen
Ronald Vidor
Steven Nielson
David R. Bowen, Bill Osco, Carl Crew, Donald J. Cayea
Department Leadership Roster
David R. Bowen
Director
Steven Nielson
Editor
David R. Bowen
Producer
Carl Crew
Screenplay
David R. Bowen
Original Music Composer
Ronald Vidor
Director of Photography
Carl Crew
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret Life about?
Based on the life of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who murdered 17 men and ate many of them before he was caught in 1991.
Who directed The Secret Life?
The Secret Life was directed by David R. Bowen.
Who stars in The Secret Life?
The principal cast of The Secret Life includes Carl Crew, Christopher 'CJ' Smith, Donna Stewart Bowen, Jeanne Bascom, Cassidy Phillips.
When was The Secret Life released and how long is it?
The Secret Life was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Life was composed by David R. Bowen.