"The Capture of the Green River Killer" (2008) TV mini-series 2008-

Director:

Norma Bailey

Writers:

John Pielmeier (adaptation)
John Pielmeier (writer)
(more)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

30 March 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama | Crime

Plot:

A pair of girls seeking adventure beyond the their Western Washington trailer park encounter the area's most ruthless serial killer...

Plot Keywords:

Serial Killer | Trailer Park | From Beyond The Grave | Death By Strangulation | Hairy Chest

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations

Cast

Tom Cavanagh	...	Dave Reichert (2 episodes, 2008)
Currie Graham	...	Captain Norwell (2 episodes, 2008)
Amy Davidson	...	Helen 'Hel' Remus (2 episodes, 2008)
Ingrid Rogers	...	Det. Faye Brooks (2 episodes, 2008)
Jessica Harmon	...	Natalie 'Nat' Webley (2 episodes, 2008)
Michelle Harrison	...	Julie Reichert (2 episodes, 2008)
Maya Ritter	...	Angela Reichert (2 episodes, 2008)
John Pielmeier	...	Gary Ridgway (2 episodes, 2008)
Sharon Lawrence	...	Fiona Remus (2 episodes, 2008)
James Russo	...	Jeb Dallas (2 episodes, 2008)
Frank Adamson	...	Coroner (2 episodes, 2008)
Bret Anthony	...	Bram Seton (2 episodes, 2008)
Dan Augusta	...	Young Gary Ridgway (2 episodes, 2008)
Paige Bannister	...	Colleen Brockman (2 episodes, 2008)
Trisha Benjamin	...	Marsue Haller (2 episodes, 2008)
Debbie Benson	...	News Reporter #3 (2 episodes, 2008)
John Bluethner	...	Newscaster (2 episodes, 2008)
Jason Blundell	...	Jail Guard (2 episodes, 2008)
Jessica Burleson	...	Marsue Haller #1 (2 episodes, 2008)
Cory Cassidy	...	Special Officer (2 episodes, 2008)
Sarah Constible	...	Mary Meehan (2 episodes, 2008)
Steed Crandell	...	Len (2 episodes, 2008)
Andrew De Pape	...	Young Dave (2 episodes, 2008)
Nicola De Pape	...	Young Angela (2 episodes, 2008)
Sandy Durko	...	Oregon Detective (2 episodes, 2008)
Lisa Durupt	...	Wife (2 episodes, 2008)
Andrea Dziadek	...	Anna (2 episodes, 2008)
David Stuart Evans	...	New Desk Sergeant (2 episodes, 2008)
John Fasano	...	Joe Jakes (2 episodes, 2008)
Brendan Fletcher	...	Bobby (2 episodes, 2008)
Lorena Gale	...	Marsue's Mother (2 episodes, 2008)
Ernesto Griffith	...	Detective #1 (2 episodes, 2008)
Aaron Hughes	...	Ellie's Boyfriend (2 episodes, 2008)
Ron Johannson	...	Detective Randy Mullinax (2 episodes, 2008)
Alicia Johnston	...	Gary's Mom (2 episodes, 2008)
Suzanne Kelly	...	Opal Mills (2 episodes, 2008)
Allen Kennedy	...	Police Photographer (2 episodes, 2008)
Marina Stephenson Kerr	...	Nat's Mother (2 episodes, 2008)
Tim Kiriluk	...	Husband (2 episodes, 2008)
Christina Lindley	...	Lynn Mosey (2 episodes, 2008)
Jacqueline Loewen	...	Cynthia Hinds (2 episodes, 2008)
Arne MacPherson	...	Goatee Man (2 episodes, 2008)
Rylan Mayberry	...	Chase @ 8 (2 episodes, 2008)
Stephen Eric McIntyre	...	Everett Holloway (2 episodes, 2008)
Kristin Millar	...	Luann (2 episodes, 2008)
Jim Nicholas	...	News Reporter #2 (2 episodes, 2008)
Brian Edward Roach	...	FBI Agent (2 episodes, 2008)
Joanne Rodriguez	...	Desk Sergeant (2 episodes, 2008)
Jacob Sanderson	...	Young Dave (2 episodes, 2008)
Zak Santiago	...	Seth Imperia (2 episodes, 2008)
Kristen Sawatzky	...	Ellie Slater (2 episodes, 2008)
Brittany Scobie	...	Eleanor (2 episodes, 2008)
Chris Sigurdson	...	The Grunt (2 episodes, 2008)
Rick Skene	...	Man in canoe (2 episodes, 2008)
Jason Stewart	...	Polygraph Tester (2 episodes, 2008)
Ed Sutton	...	Detective #2 (2 episodes, 2008)
Crystal Tkach	...	News Reporter #1 (2 episodes, 2008)
Jenna Ullenboom	...	Wendy Coffield (2 episodes, 2008)
Kelly Wolfman	...	Gladys (2 episodes, 2008)
Magally Zelaya	...	Greta (2 episodes, 2008)

Series Directed by
Norma Bailey		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
John Pielmeier		(unknown episodes)
David Reichert		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Scott W. Anderson	....	co-executive producer (2 episodes, 2008)
Stanley M. Brooks	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Damian Ganczewski	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Juliette Hagopian	....	executive producer / producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Christopher Ward		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Mathias Herndl		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Ron Wisman		(unknown episodes)

Series Casting by
Heike Brandstatter		(unknown episodes)
Coreen Mayrs		(unknown episodes)
Jeff Meshel		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Gordon Wilding		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Patricia J. Henderson		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Brenda Magalas	....	first assistant makeup artist (unknown episodes, 2008)
Pamela M. Athayde	....	key makeup artist (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
J.J. Osbun	....	post-production manager (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Reed Makayev	....	trainee assistant director (2 episodes, 2008)
Megan Basaraba	....	second assistant director (unknown episodes)
Ronaldo Nacionales	....	first assistant director (unknown episodes)
Markian Saray	....	third assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Bruce Cook	....	set dresser (2 episodes, 2008)
Tim Freestone	....	on-set dresser: second unit (unknown episodes, 2008)
Jonathan Van Winkle	....	graphic artist (unknown episodes, 2008)
Alexis Labra	....	on-set dresser (unknown episodes)
David Macvicar	....	property master (unknown episodes)
Allan McGowan	....	set crew (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Joe Bracciale	....	adr editor / dialogue editor (unknown episodes)
Steve Copley	....	foley recordist (unknown episodes)
Lee de Lang	....	sound effects editor (unknown episodes)
John Dykstra	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)
Nelson Ferreira	....	adr editor / sound supervisor (unknown episodes)
Rose Gregoris	....	assistant sound editor (unknown episodes)
Cory Mandel	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)
Dallas Pomedli	....	sound assistant (unknown episodes)
Sacha Rosen	....	boom operator (unknown episodes)
Dino Schiavone	....	sound mixer (unknown episodes)
John Sievert	....	foley artist (unknown episodes)
Randy Wilson	....	foley recordist (unknown episodes)

Series Visual Effects by
Jaimz Asmundson	....	digital artist (unknown episodes)
Brad Hoplock	....	digital effects (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Lisa Durupt	....	stunt performer (unknown episodes)
Rick Skene	....	stunt coordinator (unknown episodes)
Sean Skene	....	stunt performer (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Marc Gagnon	....	generator operator (unknown episodes, 2008)
Keith Eidse	....	camera operator: "b" camera (unknown episodes)
Jesse Keay	....	gaffer (unknown episodes)
Darren Lannoo	....	key grip (unknown episodes)
Harvey LaRocque	....	camera operator: "a" camera (unknown episodes)
Daniel Quesnel	....	first assistant camera: "b" camera (unknown episodes)
Brian Sanders	....	first assistant camera: "a" camera (unknown episodes)
Ben Stouffer	....	best boy electric (unknown episodes)
Robert Thomson	....	dolly grip (unknown episodes)
Terry Wowchuk	....	still photographer (unknown episodes)

Series Casting Department
Amy Nygaard	....	casting assistant (2 episodes, 2008)
Jim Heber	....	casting: Manitoba (unknown episodes)
Lori Stefaniuk	....	extras casting (unknown episodes)
Chrissie Vides Alvarado	....	casting assistant (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Nadine Falk	....	assistant costume designer (unknown episodes)
Katelynd Johnston	....	costume intern (unknown episodes)
Ben Raine	....	costume set supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Rob Evans	....	colorist (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Michael Lloyd	....	music supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Transportation Department
Boris Danyliuk	....	driver (unknown episodes)
Ron Jennings	....	driver (unknown episodes)
Ryan Kulbaba	....	driver: cast (unknown episodes)
Dave Perich	....	transportation coordinator (unknown episodes)
Martin Samoiloff	....	driver: cast (unknown episodes)
Garry 'Diesel' Trosky	....	driver: cast (unknown episodes)
Ralph Walker	....	transportation captain (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Lisa Manchulenko	....	craft service second assistant (2 episodes, 2008)
Amanda Mason	....	assistant to executive (2 episodes, 2008)
Andrew Gallinger	....	location assistant (unknown episodes)
Tammy Marlowe Johnson	....	production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Steve St. Louis	....	location manager (unknown episodes)
Karla Trujillo Villon	....	assistant production coordinator (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Julijette

Distributors

• Lifetime Movie Network (2008) (USA) (TV)
• Lifetime Network (2008) (USA) (TV)

Other Companies

• Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment  camera dollies

Also Known As:

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Julijette

Trivia:

The actor who played Gary Ridgeway, John Pielmeier, is a co-writer of the script.

Examines the tragic victims, a tribute to the anonymous...

This film is not like most serial killer stories, in that it examines the lives of the young girls, tragic victims in the wrong place at the wrong time, born into the wrong social class with little choices Amy Davidson as victim Helen "Hel" Remus is particularly tragic and notable; a discarded child really, her mother Opal (Sharon Lawrence) is an impoverished waitress living in a trailer park, drinking, and attaching to any man who will be her meal ticket for a day.

Tom Cavanagh is good as local Detective Reichert, who persists on the Green River Killer case despite the foibles and arrogance of the FBI.

The actor portraying Gary Ridgeway is effectively sleazy and odious, he looks like any gas station attendant a young girl may hitch a ride from: that's the truly frightening aspect. Most serial killers blend in the scenery, hold steady jobs, and many are never caught.

Indeed the Green River Killer was free for over a decade and his tally of victims has never been clearly established.

Overall the film is not perfect in that some of the deeper psychological issues leading to these tragedies could have been explored, for instance what leads young girls to a transient life in the first place, and why is society failing here?.

Worth watching as it is respectful of the young and tragic victims of these senseless and random homicides. 8/10.