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Citizen X (1995)

Movie ★ 7.2 105 min

Crime Drama

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.

Chris Gerolmo Director Chris Gerolmo Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 25, 1995
Runtime
105 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0112681
Language
Studio
, Asylum Films, Citadel Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Stephen Rea Stephen Rea Lt. Viktor Burakov Donald Sutherland Donald Sutherland Col. Mikhail Fetisov Max von Sydow Max von Sydow Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky Jeffrey DeMunn Jeffrey DeMunn Andrei Chikatilo Joss Ackland Joss Ackland Bondarchuk John Wood John Wood Gorbunov Radu Amzulescu Federenko Imelda Staunton Imelda Staunton Mrs. Burakov András Bálint András Bálint Ignatiev Géza Balkay Géza Balkay Procurator László Váradi Balogh Peasant Zsolt Biro Older Gay Man Ion Caramitru Ion Caramitru Tatevsky Balázs Csapo Gay Partner Imre Csuja Imre Csuja Front Detective Zoltán Dózsa Execution Guard Jozsa Elek Burakov's Daughter Marton Elek Burakov's Son

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Frequently asked questions

What is Citizen X about?
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.
Who directed Citizen X?
Citizen X was directed by Chris Gerolmo.
Who stars in Citizen X?
Citizen X stars Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Jeffrey DeMunn.
When was Citizen X released?
Citizen X is a 1995 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch Citizen X?
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