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The Limbic Region

  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • R
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
289
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Edward James Olmos in The Limbic Region (1996)
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A San Francisco detective, obsessed with catching a serial killer who has been committing murders for over 20 years, tries to force a suspect into confessing.A San Francisco detective, obsessed with catching a serial killer who has been committing murders for over 20 years, tries to force a suspect into confessing.A San Francisco detective, obsessed with catching a serial killer who has been committing murders for over 20 years, tries to force a suspect into confessing.

  • Director
    • Michael Pattinson
  • Writers
    • Todd Johnson
    • Patrick Ranahan
  • Stars
    • Edward James Olmos
    • George Dzundza
    • Roger Cross
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    289
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Pattinson
    • Writers
      • Todd Johnson
      • Patrick Ranahan
    • Stars
      • Edward James Olmos
      • George Dzundza
      • Roger Cross
    • 8User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Jon Lucca
    George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    • Lloyd Warden
    Roger Cross
    Roger Cross
    • Brownlee
    • (as Roger R. Cross)
    Gwynyth Walsh
    Gwynyth Walsh
    • Ann Lucca
    Don S. Davis
    Don S. Davis
    • Chief Payne
    Tom McBeath
    Tom McBeath
    • Fredricks
    Chris Wilding
    • Teen Boy #1
    Myriam Sirois
    Myriam Sirois
    • Teen Girl
    Brent Stait
    Brent Stait
    • Sheriff
    Stephen E. Miller
    Stephen E. Miller
    • Country Doctor
    Carly McKillip
    Carly McKillip
    • Jennifer Lucca - Age 5 Years
    • (as Carly McKillup)
    Kyla Smith
    • Suzy Lucca - Age 4 Years
    Don MacKay
    Don MacKay
    • Newspaper Editor
    Chuck Katona
    • Teen Boy #2
    Campbell Lane
    Campbell Lane
    • Ann's Father
    J.J. McColl
    • Ann's Mother
    Mikal Dughi
    • Lloyd's Mother
    Ben Immanuel
    Ben Immanuel
    • Handwriting Expert
    • (as Benjamin Ratner)
    • Director
      • Michael Pattinson
    • Writers
      • Todd Johnson
      • Patrick Ranahan
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    User reviews8

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    7dan073062

    Very good "Zodiac" rendering

    This movie is obviously low-budget & filmed in British Columbia,Canada. The obstacles that had to be overcome to make this movie convincing(set in California & late 60's-80's)were well conceived.I believe this is the best & most accurate version of the Zodiac killings that plagued the town of Vallejo & the Bay area from 1968-19? (he was never caught).Edward James Olmos(Det. Dave Toschi) & George Dzundza(Zodiac-at the time believed to be Arthur Leigh Allen, since cleared by DNA & fingerprints)play a game of cat & mouse re-visiting crime scenes together, each one trying to trigger the other into an emotional revelation.Olmos dying from some type of terminal disease & knowing Dzundza did it,still totally obsessed to the point of losing his family & becoming a full blown alcoholic along the way.Dzundza totally oblivious & self absorbed(like all serial killers) to the carnage left in his wake.The only disappointment was the"over the top" ending otherwise pretty accurate.If you tire of the typical Hollywood fluff or have an interest in the Zodiac case,check it out.
    5baal rob

    worth a look but not much else

    this is a movie for people who watch a good amount of movies. it is a decent movie, but it may not be for people who are used to the more mainstream flick. it has okay acting, okay plot, okay cinematography, but nothing real outstanding. the unique thing may be the way the two main characters interact throughout the whole movie. it was kind of bizarre and i really liked it. however, i am afraid to say that the whole movie is very predictable. as it goes, the movie something new to an old recipe.
    theronnieacestation

    Killer fiick!

    Dark( and I mean dark) as in 0 lighting, but that only adds to the murky places of your mind this film will lead you. Superbly acted and totally believable, Olmos's voice carries you though his subconscious journey of self doubt and pain throughout this marvelous little one camara shoot. Using special effects no bigger then your old cam corder, the director does his job showing

    what obsession can do a person who is just trying to do his job. George Dzunda is worth his weight in pure tonnange and acting ability. You will be mesmerized and totally shocked at the surprise ending. No, not a mainstream blockbuster, just a little film that will leave you shouting at the end.
    8$thing

    One of the best TV movies

    I usually steer clear of TV movies because of the many ways you know that it's TV movies five seconds into the picture. This one got my attention because of the unusual title and its gloomy, well-crafted mood that is established from the very start. While the ever present rain confirmed my suspicions of a misplaced story (even if claiming to be set in California the movie was largely shot around a stormy Vancouver, B.C.), the dark and oppressive outdoors beautifully complement Olmos' excellent acting.
    1Jacey-4

    Im friends with one of the actors

    First of all, I would just like to say to everyone who has seen this movie, that the actor who played the "Transvestite" Is one of my friends, his name is Robert Dugdale, he's a terrific actor, although it doesn't say much about his filmography, he's been in several plays and musicals. He is currently residing in Terrace B.C. that is where I am from, he comes over to our house almost every saturday *laughs* Okay, now about the movie, I wouldn't recomend this to anyone who HASN'T seen it, for it is not a movie worth watching, the main reason I found it to be a bad movie is it never stays in place, it keeps bouncing back between time, so kinda hard to follow at some points, and second, its really boring *laughs* Although the acting is great, the movie just doesn't compare.

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    • Trivia
      Based on the real case of "The Zodiac Killer."
    • Connections
      Version of The Zodiac Killer (1971)

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    • Release date
      • June 30, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La regió límbica
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • MGM Television
      • Pacific Motion Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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