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Helter Skelter

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780790789200
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Miniseries, Full Screen, NTSC
ISBN: 0790789205
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 20, 2004
Running Time: 184 minutes
Sales Rank: 2493
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: April 01, 1976

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Editorial Review:

Description:
The investigation of two horrific mass murders leads to the capture and trial of the psychotic pseudo-hippie Charles Manson and his 'family'.

Amazon.com:
Based on the bestselling book by Vincent Bugliosi, the two-part TV movie Helter Skelter is a clinical but often chilling recount of the arrest and trial of Charles Manson and his cult for a pair of horrific murders in 1969. Character actor George DiCenzo is a bit dry as prosecutor Bugliosi, who must patch together a series of far-flung clues to incarcerate Manson for the murder spree, which claimed the life of actress Sharon Tate, among others; he and the rest of the capable cast (which includes Marilyn Burns from the '74 Texas Chainsaw Massacre) are completely overshadowed by Steve Railsback's disturbing performance as Manson. Railsback is the main reason to revisit this feature, which shocked many during its network run in 1976, but now seems methodical in its pacing and direction. Warner Bros.'s DVD is the longer 184-minute version of the film, which should please viewers accustomed to the 119-minute rebroadcast cut; otherwise, the disc is disappointingly supplement-free. --Paul Gaita




Rating: - Must agree with Mr. Doyle
He is absolutely right- this should have been the "uncensored" version which was indeed available ... Read More

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Rating: - courtroom copy
this movie is a courtroom and investigation copy, it's the better one to see to get the entire idea.... ... Read More

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Rating: - An interesting but crazy man
What can you say, Manson is a nut. Simple. My wife had watched this when it first came out and told me about ... Read More

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Rating: - Helter Skelter [1976]
After watching this movie for the first time when I was a kid I could not sleep for several days.A terrifying ... Read More

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Rating: - The best Manson docudrama available
Made-for-tv movie, released in 1976, Helter Skelter features the best portrayal of Manson by an actor I've seen ... Read More

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