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Helter Skelter

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1976
  • Not Rated
  • 3h 14m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
3.8K
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Steve Railsback in Helter Skelter (1976)
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The investigation and trial of the horrific Tate-LaBianca mass murders orchestrated by the psychotic pseudo-hippie cult leader, Charles Manson.The investigation and trial of the horrific Tate-LaBianca mass murders orchestrated by the psychotic pseudo-hippie cult leader, Charles Manson.The investigation and trial of the horrific Tate-LaBianca mass murders orchestrated by the psychotic pseudo-hippie cult leader, Charles Manson.

  • Stars
    • George DiCenzo
    • Steve Railsback
    • Nancy Wolfe
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    3.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • George DiCenzo
      • Steve Railsback
      • Nancy Wolfe
    • 67User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Steve Railsback in Helter Skelter (1976)
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    Christina Hart, Cathey Paine, and Nancy Wolfe in Helter Skelter (1976)
    Howard Caine, George DiCenzo, Cathey Paine, and Nancy Wolfe in Helter Skelter (1976)
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    Christina Hart, Cathey Paine, and Nancy Wolfe in Helter Skelter (1976)
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    George DiCenzo
    George DiCenzo
    • Vincent Bugliosi
    Steve Railsback
    Steve Railsback
    • Charles Manson
    Nancy Wolfe
    Nancy Wolfe
    • Susan Atkins
    Marilyn Burns
    Marilyn Burns
    • Linda Kasabian
    Christina Hart
    Christina Hart
    • Patricia Krenwinkel
    Cathey Paine
    • Leslie Van Houten
    Alan Oppenheimer
    Alan Oppenheimer
    • Aaron Stovitz
    Vic Werber
    • Lt. Brenner
    Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo
    • Phil Cohen
    Bill Durkin
    • Tex Watson
    Phillip R. Allen
    Phillip R. Allen
    • Sgt. Manuel Gris
    David Clennon
    David Clennon
    • Harry Jones
    James Brodhead
    • Mr. Quint
    Linden Chiles
    Linden Chiles
    • J. Miller Leavy
    Larry Pennell
    Larry Pennell
    • Sgt. White
    Steve Gries
    • Steve 'Clem' Grogan
    Anne Newman Bacal
    • Mrs. Quint
    Rudy Ramos
    Rudy Ramos
    • Danny DeCarlo
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    • Trivia
      In preparation for the role of Charles Manson, Steve Railsback locked himself in a closet for two hours every day.
    • Goofs
      One detective shows others how The Beatles' "White Album" has a song called "Helter Skelter". As he tells them this, he points to the Apple Records label on the record. The problem is, the label he's pointing to is the "sliced" label, which appeared on the even numbered sides of that (and any) Apple album. Since the song "Helter Skelter" appears on Side 3, the label should be of a green apple's body.
    • Quotes

      Danny DeCarlo: [after finding out a Manson family member was present at a suspicious suicide] That's it. I ain't talking no more. I'm riding outta here on the wind, mister!

      Vincent Bugliosi: There are a couple of outstanding warrants against you, Danny. I don't think you'd be very comfortable in jail. That's where Charlie is.

      Danny DeCarlo: [after a slight pause] That sure is cold, man.

    • Alternate versions
      There is a longer version of this movie and this was shown in as a two-part miniseries. The length of the uncut and uncensored movie is 180 minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1977)
    • Soundtracks
      Helter Skelter
      Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney

      Performed by Silverspoon

    User reviews67

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    Better than most tv movies
    My favourite part of this movie was when one of Charlie's former henchmen was being interviewed by Bugliosi. The young man candidly and reasonably answered every question put to him, and gave some startling insights into Manson's psyche, explaining Charlie's obsession with the Beatles and how it all related to the imminent race war. At the end of the interview, when the prosecutor asks him how such a reasonable and clear-headed young man could fall in with such a crowd, he turns and says, just as calmly and candidly, "Because Charlie is Jesus Christ."

    Despite some truly over-the-top performances of Manson and his hollow-eyed harem of evil, this is a fascinating look at one of the more sensational crimes of the last century. Anyone interested in the case or in true crime in general should see this picture at least once.
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    • Apr 1, 2003

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Massacre in Hollywood
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Ranch - 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura, California, USA(As the Spahn Movie Ranch)
    • Production company
      • Lorimar Productions
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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