"To Catch a Killer" tells the true gruesome story of John Wayne Gacy - a good friend and helpful neighbour, a great child entertainer, a respectful businessman, and a violent serial killer ...
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Brian Dennehy | ... | John Wayne Gacy | |
| Michael Riley | ... | Joe Kozenczak | |
| Margot Kidder | ... | Rachel Grayson | |
| Meg Foster | ... | Attorney Carlson | |
| Martin Julien | ... | Koslo | |
| Scott Hylands | ... | Paxton | |
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David Eisner | ... | Williams |
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John Boylan | ... | Atkins |
| Tony De Santis | ... | DeMarco (as Tony DeSantis) | |
| Mark Humphrey | ... | King | |
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Gary Reineke | ... | Petrie |
| Tim Progosh | ... | Morris | |
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Danny Pawlick | ... | Santori |
| Bruce Ramsay | ... | Bragg | |
| Brenda Bazinet | ... | Alice Pearson | |
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"To Catch a Killer" tells the true gruesome story of John Wayne Gacy - a good friend and helpful neighbour, a great child entertainer, a respectful businessman, and a violent serial killer who raped and murdered over 30 young boys. Written by Jaromir Krol <jaromirk@kr.onet.pl>
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
15 May 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
To Catch a Killer See more »Filming Locations:
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCompany Credits
Production Co:
Creative Entertainment Group, Libra Pictures, Telestories Entertainment Inc. See more »
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1.33 : 1
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Paxton: [gestures to DeMarco and King] I'm their boss. I bring you regards, from John Miklovich... said he worked for you.
John Wayne Gacy: I don't remember anybody with a name like that, do you?
[Koslo shakes his head]
Paxton: That's funny, he described you perfectly: loud, big belly. Waiter! What are you drinking, John?
John Wayne Gacy: [snatches pad and pencil from waiter] Who the hell do you think you're talking to? Give me that thing. I want your name and shield number right ...
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Like John Wayne Gacy, Brian Dennehy is a very burly man. However in real-life Dennehy is much taller than the real-life John Wayne Gacy. Gacy was only 5'8" while Brian Dennehy stands at a solid 6'2". See more »Goofs
Although the film takes place in the late 1970s, Many of the fashions, hairstyles, and cars are from the late 80s early 90s. See more »Quotes
John Wayne Gacy: [as Paxton sits at his table] Wait a minute, who the hell are you?Paxton: [gestures to DeMarco and King] I'm their boss. I bring you regards, from John Miklovich... said he worked for you.
John Wayne Gacy: I don't remember anybody with a name like that, do you?
[Koslo shakes his head]
Paxton: That's funny, he described you perfectly: loud, big belly. Waiter! What are you drinking, John?
John Wayne Gacy: [snatches pad and pencil from waiter] Who the hell do you think you're talking to? Give me that thing. I want your name and shield number right ...
[...]
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IT is a fantastic movie. and based in fact...and incredibly Creepy to think it is on a true story.
Seriously...Brian denehey as John Gacy is brilliant. Seriously worthy of a Oscar....considering Charlize Theron played Aileen in monster and won an Oscar for her portrayal of that serial killer.
(i know it seems Apples and oranges...but i think you know what i mean.)
I've watched both..and Brian deftly deserved some accreditation for it...shame it wasn't released now days wit bigger budget etc..
Excellent.