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John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster
Based on the best-selling true-crime book by Sam Amirante and Danny Broderick.
Genres
Documentary
Overview
"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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
2019-07-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Sam Amirante
Himself
Jim Belushi
Narrator
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