John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster
“Based on the best-selling true-crime book by Sam Amirante and Danny Broderick.”
Synopsis
"Sam, could you do me a favor?" A seemingly simple request sparks the story that has now become part of America’s true crime hall of fame - the journey of a young lawyer, fresh from the Public Defender’s Office, whose first client in private practice turns out to be the most evil serial killer in our nation's history.
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Defending a Monster - John Wayne Gacy's lawyer Sam Amirante
Type: Featurette • Published 2019-04-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE: 2019 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Prestin, Marc Menet
- Original Title
- John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- DM Documentary
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Prestin, Marc Menet
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Scott Prestin
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Marc Menet
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Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
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What is John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster about?
"Sam, could you do me a favor?" A seemingly simple request sparks the story that has now become part of America’s true crime hall of fame - the journey of a young lawyer, fresh from the Public Defender’s Office, whose first client in private practice turns out to be the most evil serial killer in our nation's history.
Who directed John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster?
John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster was directed by Scott Prestin, Marc Menet.
Who stars in John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster?
The principal cast of John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster includes Sam Amirante, Jim Belushi, John Wayne Gacy.
When was John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster released and how long is it?
John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster?
John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.).