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    John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster

    90'

    2019-07-25

    7

    Based on the best-selling true-crime book by Sam Amirante and Danny Broderick.

    Documentary

    Overview:

    "Sam, could you do me a favor?" A seemingly simple request sparks the story that has now become part of America’s true crime hall of fame - the journey of a young lawyer, fresh from the Public Defender’s Office, whose first client in private practice turns out to be the most evil serial killer in our nation's history.

    DirectingScott Prestin

    Cast

    1

    Himself

    Sam Amirante

    2

    Narrator

    Jim Belushi

    1

    Archive footage

    John Wayne Gacy

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. DM Documentary
    • Vote Count: 2
    • Popularity: 0.4353
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster

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