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Helter Skelter: An American Myth (2020): Cast

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Helter Skelter: An American Myth is a 2020 crime documentary directed by Lesley Chilcott, starring Charles Manson. It runs 5 hours 48 minutes.

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Helter Skelter: An American Myth (2020) movie poster
Runtime
5h 48m (348 min)
Director
Lesley Chilcott
Genres
Crime , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Helter Skelter: An American Myth About?

The premise of Helter Skelter: An American Myth without spoilers.

The film peels back the familiar legend to reveal the hidden details of Charles Manson’s violent cult. Through candid interviews with former followers, rare archival footage, and newly uncovered photographs, it reconstructs the planning and horror of the murders while exposing the myths that have long surrounded the case.

Helter Skelter: An American Myth Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • tv mini series
  • murder
  • murderer
  • cult
  • hippie murder cult
  • 1960s
  • stock footage
  • found footage
  • social documentary
  • true crime
  • hippie
  • interview
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Cast & crew

Helter Skelter: An American Myth Cast

Charles Manson stars in Helter Skelter: An American Myth. Directed by Lesley Chilcott.

From the director

More from Lesley Chilcott

More films directed by Lesley Chilcott, best-rated first: A Small Section of the World, CodeGirl and Watson.

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Helter Skelter: An American Myth Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “混乱螺旋” and “Хелтер Скелтер: Американский миф”.

Also known as
  • 混乱螺旋
  • Хелтер Скелтер: Американский миф
  • 混乱螺旋:一则美国迷思

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Helter Skelter: An American Myth FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Helter Skelter: An American Myth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Helter Skelter: An American Myth?

Helter Skelter: An American Myth runs 5 hours 48 minutes (348 minutes).

Who directed Helter Skelter: An American Myth?

Helter Skelter: An American Myth was directed by Lesley Chilcott.

More films by Lesley Chilcott

Who is in the cast of Helter Skelter: An American Myth?

Helter Skelter: An American Myth stars Charles Manson.

Does Helter Skelter: An American Myth have a post-credit scene?

No. Helter Skelter: An American Myth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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