Citizen X
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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.
Citizen X is a 1995 crime drama based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who murdered over 50 victims, mostly children, across several decades. The film follows the detective leading the investigation as he battles bureaucracy and incompetence in the Soviet system to catch the killer. Already released, it remains a gripping and historically significant account of one of history's most prolific serial killers.
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Stephen ReaLt. Viktor Burakov
Donald SutherlandCol. Mikhail Fetisov
Max von SydowDr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky
Jeffrey DeMunnAndrei Chikatilo
Joss AcklandBondarchuk
John WoodGorbunov- Radu AmzulescuFederenko
Imelda StauntonMrs. Burakov
András BálintIgnatiev
Géza BalkayProcurator- László Váradi BaloghPeasant
- Zsolt BiroOlder Gay Man
Ion CaramitruTatevsky- Balázs CsapoGay Partner
Imre CsujaFront Detective
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When was Citizen X released?
Citizen X was released on February 25, 1995.
Is Citizen X based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the true case of a Russian serial killer who murdered over 50 people, mostly children, over many years. The story is told from the perspective of the lead detective investigating the crimes.
What is Citizen X about?
The film chronicles a detective's efforts to catch a prolific serial killer in Soviet Russia, where the investigation is hindered by government bureaucracy, police incompetence, and corruption among those in power.
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