Stephen Rea
Lt. Viktor Burakov
1995•1h 45m•Released•EN
Citizen X
“You don't want to know what he does... You just want to know when he's caught.”
Overview
Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
February 25, 1995
Runtime
1h 45m
Rating
7.2 / 10
Votes
401
Budget
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Status
Released
Popularity
3.4
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Donald Sutherland
Col. Mikhail Fetisov
Max von Sydow
Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky
Jeffrey DeMunn
Andrei Chikatilo
Joss Ackland
Bondarchuk
John Wood
Gorbunov
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Radu Amzulescu
Federenko
Imelda Staunton
Mrs. Burakov
András Bálint
Ignatiev
Géza Balkay
Procurator
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László Váradi Balogh
Peasant
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Zsolt Biro
Older Gay Man
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