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Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker (1989): Cast

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Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker is a 1989 drama thriller directed by Bruce Seth Green, starring Gregory Cruz as Richard Ramirez, A Martinez and Richard Jordan. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Bruce Seth Green
Genres
Drama , Crime , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker About?

The premise of Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker without spoilers.

Based on the true 1985 case of serial killer Richard “The Night Stalker” Ramirez, the series follows two Los Angeles police detectives as they painstakingly piece together clues, interview witnesses, and pursue the elusive murderer across California, culminating in his eventual capture.

Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker Themes & Keywords

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  • pentagram
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  • heat wave
  • serial killer
  • woman shot
  • police protagonist
  • year 1985
  • cat and mouse game
  • lynch mob
  • police sergeant
  • murder investigation
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  • breaking and entering
  • thief
  • child rapist
  • homicide detective
  • satanist
  • los angeles california
  • psycho killer
  • true crime
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker Cast & Characters

Gregory Cruz leads the cast as Richard Ramirez, with A Martinez as Gil Carrillo and Richard Jordan as Frank Salerno. Directed by Bruce Seth Green; 45 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker

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From the director

More from Bruce Seth Green

More films directed by Bruce Seth Green: Running Against Time, Perfect People, Rags to Riches and Max Maven’s Mindgames.

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Cars

Cars in Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker

24 cars on screen, including the 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury and the 1968 Toyota Corolla Wagon.

All 24 cars
  • 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury in Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury Important role
  • 1968 Toyota Corolla Wagon in Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker 1968 Toyota Corolla Wagon Important role
  • 1975 Chevrolet Camaro in Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role
  • 1980 Chevrolet Chevette in Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker 1980 Chevrolet Chevette Minor role
Details

Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Hunt For The Night Stalker” and “Caccia all'uomo”.

Also known as
  • Hunt For The Night Stalker
  • Caccia all'uomo

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FAQ

Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker?

Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker released?

Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker was released on November 12, 1989.

Who directed Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker?

Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker was directed by Bruce Seth Green.

More films by Bruce Seth Green

Who is in the cast of Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker?

Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker stars Gregory Cruz as Richard Ramirez, A Martinez as Gil Carrillo and Richard Jordan as Frank Salerno, among 45 credited actors.

Does Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker have a post-credit scene?

No. Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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