The Family: Inside the Manson Cult
Synopsis
This film looks back at the twisted world of hate, fear, sexual transgression and mind-control of one of the world's most notorious villain's, Charles Manson. He once had dreams of a Hollywood recording career. Fame was elusive, so he chose infamy. This is the story of how one man transformed a harmless group of hippies into a gang of brutal murderers. What evil lurked in this strange man's heart?
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Sarah Podemski
Catherine Share
Melanie Scrofano
Leslie Van Houten
Tamara Hope
Linda Kasabian
Ryan Blakely
Terry Melcher
Morgan Kelly
Dennis Wilson
Dave Kiner
Bobby Beausoleil
Anthony Gerbrandt
Bob Kasabian
Adam Kenneth Wilson
Charles Manson
Meredith Cheesbrough
Lynette Fromme
Sascha Cole
Abigail Folger
Roger Doche
Wojtek Frykowski
Paul Anthony Hardy
Stan Shapiro
Cora Kennedy
Nancy 'Brenda' Pitman
Cat McCormick
Patricia Krenwinkel
Moti Yona
Gary Hinman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Rawles
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Broughton, Kripa Koshy
- Original Title
- The Family: Inside the Manson Cult
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Rawles
Matthew Broughton, Kripa Koshy
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Rawles
Director
Matthew Broughton
Writer
Kripa Koshy
Writer
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What is The Family: Inside the Manson Cult about?
This film looks back at the twisted world of hate, fear, sexual transgression and mind-control of one of the world's most notorious villain's, Charles Manson. He once had dreams of a Hollywood recording career. Fame was elusive, so he chose infamy. This is the story of how one man transformed a harmless group of hippies into a gang of brutal murderers. What evil lurked in this strange man's heart?
Who directed The Family: Inside the Manson Cult?
The Family: Inside the Manson Cult was directed by Neil Rawles.
Who stars in The Family: Inside the Manson Cult?
The principal cast of The Family: Inside the Manson Cult includes Sarah Podemski, Melanie Scrofano, Tamara Hope, Ryan Blakely, Morgan Kelly.
When was The Family: Inside the Manson Cult released and how long is it?
The Family: Inside the Manson Cult was released in 2009 with a total runtime of Unknown.