Citizen X (1995)
Starring Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow
Directed by Chris Gerolmo
Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.
Runtime: 105 min.
Rating: 7.2
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Crime,Drama
Keywords: bureaucracy,detective,soviet union,based on a true story,serial killer,corpse,series of murders,shallow grave,communism,1980s
Cast
Lt. Viktor Burakov
Col. Mikhail Fetisov
Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky
Andrei Chikatilo
Bondarchuk
Gorbunov
Federenko
Mrs. Burakov
Ignatiev
Procurator
Peasant
Older Gay Man
Tatevsky
Gay Partner
Front Detective
Execution Guard
Burakov's Daughter
Burakov's Son
Office Manager
Peasant
Vague Looking Girl
Train Track Boy
Station Drunk
Doctor
Plainclothesman
Militiaman
Hanging Boy
Ivanov
Drunk Father
Wall Eyed Boy
Desk Cop
Peasant Mother
Young Announcer
Peasant
Constable
Dunenkov
Announcer
Scruffy Man
Young Attendant
Slow Woman
Mrs. Chikatilo
Drunken Woman
Man in Robe
Kid Militiaman
Beautiful Blonde Girl
Older Partner
Detective
Eating Soldier #1
Gypsy
Farmer
Wizened Peasant Woman
Eating Soldier #2