Boston Strangler (2023)
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Reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole bravely pursue the story of the Boston Strangler at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.
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... Loretta McLaughlin
... Jean Cole
... Jack Maclaine
... Detective Conley
... Detective Deline
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Something's missing and that is entertainment lacking. Fans of the genre won't notice it much but someone who loves fast-paced crime will. I did.
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Boston Strangler
Something's missing and that is entertainment lacking. Fans of the genre won't notice it much but someone who loves fast-paced crime will. I did.
This isn't so much a story about the notorious murderer, but more one of two investigative journalists who meticulously followed the case and tried to establish the truth behind these gruesome crimes. Loretta McLaughlin (Keira Knightley) was largely responsible for taking the initiative to her editor (Chris Cooper) but that published, convincing, analysis drew considerable disdain from the police and she was swiftly booted off the story. Undeterred, she persisted and ultimately with the more experienced Jean Cole (Carrie Coon) is reinstated and allowed to develop her theory that - well, maybe there isn't just one strangler! To be fair, I am not particularly well versed in the history of this, but I did find this a very dry and procedural drama that reminded me a little of "Official Secrets" (2019). Again, this saw Knightley in a smilier sort of role, and again delivering it very much as if it were straight off the page. There is little evidence of passion here. The tenacity and perseverance of these two women - at times putting the safety of themselves and their families on the line - isn't really captured here. It's wordy, at times a little too earnest and though it looks good it's just all a bit sterile. This is a fascinating story that looks at serial killings, copycat killings and strong investigative journalism all in the face of a rather linear (and sexist) approach taken by the authorities. It ought to be scintillating and intriguing - but this is certainly not.
Cast & Crew of
Boston Strangler
Cast
... Loretta McLaughlin
... Jean Cole
... Jack Maclaine
... Detective Conley
... Detective Deline
... Albert DeSalvo
... Eddie Corsetti
... Eddie Holland
... Daniel Marsh
... James McLaughlin
... Detective Donovan
... Maggie
... Tommy
... Patrick
... Mary McDermott
... Kelly
... Frank Cole
... George Nassar
... Gordon Nielson
... Paul Dempsey
... The Killer
... Anne Samans
... Arthur
... Fritz
... Phyllis
... Stanley
... Lifestyle Editor
... Ellie
... F. Lee Bailey
... John Bottomly III
... Richard DeSalvo
... Emmie
... Harrison
... Old Addict
... Detective Linski
... Commissioner McNamara
... Officer Dougan
... Belmont Detective
... Old Desk Cop
... Sergeant Burke
... Officer Sullivan
... Jane Sullivan
... Anna Slesers
... Claire
... Nina Nichols
... Helen Blake
... Sophie Clark
... Ida Irga
... Beverly Samans
... Strangler Victim
... Assault Victim
... Young Woman
... Karen
... Ms. Thompson
... Mrs. Quinn
... College Kid
... Building Super
... Ida's Super
... Dr. Grayson
... Nurse Patty
... Nurse Deb McNulty
... Psych. Orderly
... Director
... Brawny Detective
... Inmate
... Production Assistant
... Police Examiner
... JC Kim
... Herald Reporter
... Officer Shanley
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... Producer
... Editor
... Costume Design
... Executive Producer
... Makeup Artist
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Music
... Director
... Writer
... Director of Photography
... Art Direction
... Producer
... Production Design
... Set Decoration
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Producer
... Set Costumer
... Art Direction
... Costume Supervisor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Set Designer
... Set Designer
... Makeup Department Head
... Producer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Sound Effects Editor
... Set Dresser
... Assistant Art Director
... VFX Artist
... Set Costumer
... Set Dresser
... Set Designer
... Assistant Art Director
... Set Dresser
... Executive Producer
... Makeup Artist
... Set Dresser
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