The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer (TV 1999)

An account of early 1970s social activist Ira Einhorn, who allegedly murdered his girlfriend and then fled the country.

Director:

William A. Graham

Writers:

Steven Levy (book), Bruce Graham (teleplay)

Stars:

Kevin Anderson, Tom Skerritt, Naomi Watts

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Anderson	...	Ira Einhorn
Tom Skerritt	...	Fred Maddux
Naomi Watts	...	Holly Maddux
Kellie Overbey	...	Meg Maddux
Ruben Santiago-Hudson	...	Det. Newhouse (as Ruben Santiago Hudson)
Brian Kerwin	...	Saul Lapidus
Josef Sommer	...	Corporate Man
William G. Schilling	...	Robert Stevens
Albert Schultz	...	Lucas Rothman
Mimi Kuzyk	...	Barbra Bronfman
Gregory Itzin	...	Arlen Specter
Rosemary Murphy	...	Bea Einhorn
Bill MacDonald	...	Police Lieutenant
Martin Donovan	...	Richard DiBenedetto
Wanda Cannon	...	Liz Maddux

Storyline

Fact-based story about Ira Einhorn, a 70's peace-nik who is generally credited as one of the founders of Earth Day. In the late 60's and early 70's, Ira lived with Holly Maddux. But when she tries to leave him in 1977, she suddenly disappears. Later her body is discovered in a trunk in Einhorn's apartment. Let out on bail, Einhorn flees from the country and manages to elude authorities for years. Meanwhile he is convicted in absentia and sentenced to prison. Holly's father is determined to see his daughter's murderer brought to justice and has him tracked and is eventually caught in France in 1997. Martin Donovan appears as the assistant D.A. who put the case together. Today, Einhorn is now appealing his conviction.

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Plot Keywords:

body in a chest | murder | evil man | fugitive | extradition | 

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Genres:

Thriller | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 May 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Caça ao Unicórnio

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dan Wigutow Productions, Regency Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

240 min 170 min (4 parts)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kim Poirier played a girl who had an affair with Ira Einhorn however her scenes were deleted.

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Soundtracks

"Amazing Grace"
(uncredited)
Performed by Kevin Anderson

User Reviews

Can anyone tell me what happened in the end?

This excellent true life drama has just been aired on British TV - over two weeks. It was a fascinating story that sent a chill up the spine. However, I would be intrigued to know what happened to Ira Einhorn in the end. The film was made in 1999 and a note at the end of the film said he was appealing against his extradition from France, having once been successful. What has happened in the four years since? Was he finally brought to justice? If there are any Philadelphians out there who could tell me, I would love to know. Having said that, full marks to an excellent cast!