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The Case of the Hillside Stranglers (1989): Cast

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The Case of the Hillside Stranglers is a 1989 drama thriller directed by Steve Gethers, starring Dennis Farina as Angelo Buono, Billy Zane and Michael Jackson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Case of the Hillside Stranglers (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Steve Gethers
Genres
Thriller , Drama , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Case of the Hillside Stranglers About?

The premise of The Case of the Hillside Stranglers without spoilers.

The chilling true story of the “two of a kind” killing cousins, Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi, better known as the Hillside Stranglers.

The Case of the Hillside Stranglers Themes & Keywords

· 45 tags
  • strangler
  • two killers
  • homicide
  • murder
  • lie
  • woman wears eyeglasses
  • crying man
  • redneck bar
  • aquarium
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • serial murder
  • strangulation
+33 more
  • psychiatrist
  • hypnosis
  • risk
  • telephone call
  • telephone
  • psychopathic killer
  • psycho killer
  • evil
  • sadist
  • psychopath
  • psycho
  • cruelty
  • sadism
  • police car
  • security guard
  • van
  • fake police badge
  • danger
  • death
  • violence
  • driving a car
  • car
  • cousin cousin relationship
  • rape and murder
  • police station
  • police investigation
  • police detective
  • police officer
  • police
  • true crime
  • los angeles california
  • based on book
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

The Case of the Hillside Stranglers Cast & Characters

Dennis Farina leads the cast as Angelo Buono, with Billy Zane as Kenneth Bianchi and Michael Jackson as Talk Show Host. Directed by Steve Gethers; 39 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Case of the Hillside Stranglers

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From the director

More from Steve Gethers

One more film directed by Steve Gethers: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.

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Cars

Cars in The Case of the Hillside Stranglers

20 cars on screen, including the 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II.

All 20 cars
  • 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in The Case of the Hillside Stranglers 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role
  • 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II in The Case of the Hillside Stranglers 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Minor role
  • 1980 Chevrolet Impala in The Case of the Hillside Stranglers 1980 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • Clénet Series II in The Case of the Hillside Stranglers Clénet Series II Minor role
Details

The Case of the Hillside Stranglers Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Two of a Kind: The Case of the Hillside Stranglers” and “Der Würger von Beverly Hills”.

Also known as
  • Two of a Kind: The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
  • Der Würger von Beverly Hills
  • Die Würger von Hillside
  • Gli strangolatori della collina
  • Los Angeles-i fojtogatók
  • Terreur sur la ville
  • Tepedeki Sapık
  • Дело душителей с холмов

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FAQ

The Case of the Hillside Stranglers FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Case of the Hillside Stranglers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Case of the Hillside Stranglers?

The Case of the Hillside Stranglers runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Case of the Hillside Stranglers released?

The Case of the Hillside Stranglers was released on April 2, 1989.

Who directed The Case of the Hillside Stranglers?

The Case of the Hillside Stranglers was directed by Steve Gethers.

More films by Steve Gethers

Who is in the cast of The Case of the Hillside Stranglers?

The Case of the Hillside Stranglers stars Dennis Farina as Angelo Buono, Billy Zane as Kenneth Bianchi and Michael Jackson as Talk Show Host, among 39 credited actors.

Does The Case of the Hillside Stranglers have a post-credit scene?

No. The Case of the Hillside Stranglers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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