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Dirty John: The Dirty Truth (2019): Cast

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Dirty John: The Dirty Truth is a 2019 crime documentary directed by Sara Mast, starring Johnson Cooley as John Meehan, Paige McGarvin and Jordan Block. It runs 2 hours and was made on a reported $2 million budget.

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Dirty John: The Dirty Truth (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Sara Mast
Genres
Crime , Documentary
Original language
English
Budget
$2M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dirty John: The Dirty Truth About?

The premise of Dirty John: The Dirty Truth without spoilers.

John Meehan’s pattern of manipulation and deception ensnared numerous victims in a terrifying web of lies. This examination explores his troubled past, revealing the events that shaped him into a man wired for psychopathy. Through interviews, the Newell family recounts their horrifying experience, while John’s first wife, Tonia Bales, and her daughters, Emily and Abigail Meehan, share their perspectives. Other women who fell victim to his manipulative tactics also speak out, offering insight into the devastating impact of his actions.

Dirty John: The Dirty Truth Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • tv mini series
  • reenactment
  • partially reenacted
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Cast & crew

Dirty John: The Dirty Truth Cast & Characters

Johnson Cooley leads the cast as John Meehan, with Paige McGarvin as Terra Newell and Jordan Block as Jacquelyn Newell. Directed by Sara Mast; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Dirty John: The Dirty Truth

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Dirty John: The Dirty Truth Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dirty John: The Dirty Truth.

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Details

Dirty John: The Dirty Truth Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “ג'ון הנבל: האמת המלוכלכת” and “더티 존: 달콤한 악마”.

Also known as
  • ג'ון הנבל: האמת המלוכלכת
  • 더티 존: 달콤한 악마
  • Dirty John: La sporca verità
  • Piszkos John, a piszkos igazság
  • 髒鬼約翰:醜陋真相
  • 추잡한 존의 추악한 진실
  • 脏鬼约翰:丑陋真相
  • La vérité sur l'affaire Dirty John

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FAQ

Dirty John: The Dirty Truth FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Dirty John: The Dirty Truth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dirty John: The Dirty Truth?

Dirty John: The Dirty Truth runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Dirty John: The Dirty Truth released?

Dirty John: The Dirty Truth was released on January 14, 2019.

Who directed Dirty John: The Dirty Truth?

Dirty John: The Dirty Truth was directed by Sara Mast.

Who is in the cast of Dirty John: The Dirty Truth?

Dirty John: The Dirty Truth stars Johnson Cooley as John Meehan, Paige McGarvin as Terra Newell and Jordan Block as Jacquelyn Newell, among 6 credited actors.

What was the budget of Dirty John: The Dirty Truth?

Dirty John: The Dirty Truth had a reported budget of $2 million.

Does Dirty John: The Dirty Truth have a post-credit scene?

No. Dirty John: The Dirty Truth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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