Dear Mr. Gacy (2010): Cast & Plot
Dear Mr. Gacy is a 2010 drama thriller directed by Svetozar Ristovski, starring William Forsythe as John Wayne Gacy, Jesse Moss and Michael Ryan. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Svetozar Ristovski
- Original language
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English - Studio
- National Bank of Canada
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dear Mr. Gacy About?
The premise of Dear Mr. Gacy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film follows college student Jason Moss as he becomes obsessed with John Wayne Gacy, one of America’s most notorious serial killers. It chronicles Moss’s attempts to contact and interview the incarcerated murderer, detailing their unsettling correspondence and the profound psychological effect the interaction has on Moss.
Dear Mr. Gacy Cast & Characters
William Forsythe leads the cast as John Wayne Gacy, with Jesse Moss as Jason Moss and Michael Ryan as Frank Moss. Directed by Svetozar Ristovski; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Svetozar Ristovski
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William Forsythe as John Wayne Gacy -
Jesse Moss as Jason Moss - Michael Ryan as Frank Moss
- Belinda Metz as Valerie Moss
Also Starring in Dear Mr. Gacy
· 23 more- Cole Heppell Alex Moss
- Eric Keenleyside Stan
- Brett Dier Marcus
- Anthony Shim Paul
- Michael Kopsa FBI Agent
- Andrew Airlie Professor Harris
- Daryl Shuttleworth Guard Thompson
- Richard Harmon Victim
- Dee Jay Jackson Desk Guard
- Andrea Brooks Stalked Girl
- Patrick Gilmore Glen Phillips
- Emma Lahana Alyssa
- Michaela Mann Prostitute
- Jaren Brandt Bartlett Mike
- James Ralph Armed Guard
- Karissa Tynes Amy
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- Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Male Hustler
- John Andrew Vaas Undercover Detective (uncredited)
- Lynn Colliar TV News Reporter
- Hunter Elliott Butcher Shop Victim
- Libby Osler Counter Girl
- Josh Goring Marcus' Friend (uncredited)
- Kai Kennedy Bobby (uncredited)
More from Svetozar Ristovski
More films directed by Svetozar Ristovski, best-rated first: Iluzija, Lazar and Mirage.
Dear Mr. Gacy Plot Summary
What happens in Dear Mr. Gacy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As part of his college thesis, Jason Moss, a criminology student, decides to write to John Wayne Gacy and try to gain his trust by posing as a vulnerable admirer. Moss sends a carefully crafted letter to the imprisoned killer, presenting himself as a troubled, sexually confused teen. The aim is not sensationalism but to dive into Gacy’s psyche in hopes of uncovering fresh material for a standout term paper.
Full summary
The whole story of Dear Mr. Gacy, scene by scene
Dear Mr. Gacy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dear Mr. Gacy.
How Well Do You Know Dear Mr. Gacy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main purpose of Jason Moss's correspondence with John Wayne Gacy in the film?
Dear Mr. Gacy Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Entretien avec un tueur” and “Kirjeitä sarjamurhaajalle”.
- Also known as
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- Entretien avec un tueur
- Kirjeitä sarjamurhaajalle
- Serial Killer Clown: Ce cher Mr Gacy
- Serienkiller Mr. Gacy
- To teleftaio thyma tou Gacy
- Drogi panie Gacy
- Szanowny panie Gacy
- Caro Sr. Gacy
- Уважаемый мистер Гейси
- En la mente de un asesino en serie
- The Last Victim
- I Huvudet På En Seriemördare
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- מר גרסי היקר.
- Скъпи, г-н Гейси
- 亲爱的盖西先生
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Dear Mr. Gacy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dear Mr. Gacy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dear Mr. Gacy?
Dear Mr. Gacy runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Dear Mr. Gacy released?
Dear Mr. Gacy was released on May 10, 2010.
Who directed Dear Mr. Gacy?
Dear Mr. Gacy was directed by Svetozar Ristovski.
More films by Svetozar Ristovski Who is in the cast of Dear Mr. Gacy?
Dear Mr. Gacy stars William Forsythe as John Wayne Gacy, Jesse Moss as Jason Moss and Michael Ryan as Frank Moss, among 27 credited actors.
Does Dear Mr. Gacy have a post-credit scene?
No. Dear Mr. Gacy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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