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The Hunt For the BTK Killer (2005): Cast

The Hunt For the BTK Killer (2005) movie poster

The Hunt For the BTK Killer is a 2005 horror thriller directed by Stephen Kay, starring Robert Forster as Detective Jason Magida, Maury Chaykin and Nigel Bennett. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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The Hunt For the BTK Killer (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Stephen Kay
Genres
Horror , Thriller , Drama , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hunt For the BTK Killer About?

The premise of The Hunt For the BTK Killer without spoilers.

Bind, torture, kill… After 31 years at-large, detectives in Wichita, Kansas hone in on the serial killer known as BTK.

The Hunt For the BTK Killer Themes & Keywords

· 39 tags
  • btk killer
  • wichita kansas
  • serial killer
  • true crime
  • docudrama drama
  • serial killer crime
  • detective
  • reference to john wayne
  • confession
  • dog collar
  • doll
  • retirement home
+27 more
  • fear
  • reading a letter aloud
  • briefcase
  • poem
  • tying knot
  • trial
  • tranquilizer gun
  • thermos
  • mustache
  • courtroom
  • tied up while barefoot
  • tied feet
  • voice over narration
  • killing
  • bind
  • death of pet
  • torture
  • subliminal message
  • stalking
  • stalker
  • spitting in someone's face
  • manhunt
  • dog
  • computer disc
  • compliance officer
  • church
  • author
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Cast & crew

The Hunt For the BTK Killer Cast & Characters

Robert Forster leads the cast as Detective Jason Magida, with Maury Chaykin as Robert Beattie and Nigel Bennett as Detective Zilinski. Directed by Stephen Kay; 42 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Hunt For the BTK Killer

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From the director

More from Stephen Kay

More films directed by Stephen Kay: Blue-Eyed Butcher, Isolation, Cell 213 and Justice for Natalee Holloway.

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Videos

The Hunt For the BTK Killer Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Hunt For the BTK Killer.

The Hunt for the BTK Killer
Cars

Cars in The Hunt For the BTK Killer

30 cars on screen, including the 1995 Chevrolet Astro and the 1988 Jeep Cherokee.

All 30 cars
  • 1995 Chevrolet Astro in The Hunt For the BTK Killer 1995 Chevrolet Astro Main role
  • 1988 Jeep Cherokee in The Hunt For the BTK Killer 1988 Jeep Cherokee Important role
  • 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis in The Hunt For the BTK Killer 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis Important role
  • 2000 Chevrolet Impala in The Hunt For the BTK Killer 2000 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Details

The Hunt For the BTK Killer Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Hon na sériového vraha” and “Caçada ao Assassino BTK”.

Also known as
  • Hon na sériového vraha
  • Caçada ao Assassino BTK
  • Jagd auf den BTK Killer
  • BTK Serial Killer
  • BTK - Vadászat a sorozatgyilkosra
  • BTK Asesino en serie
  • Код Убийства: Охота На Киллера
  • Hon na vraha
  • BTK: Seri Katil

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FAQ

The Hunt For the BTK Killer FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hunt For the BTK Killer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hunt For the BTK Killer?

The Hunt For the BTK Killer runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Hunt For the BTK Killer released?

The Hunt For the BTK Killer was released on October 9, 2005.

Who directed The Hunt For the BTK Killer?

The Hunt For the BTK Killer was directed by Stephen Kay.

More films by Stephen Kay

Who is in the cast of The Hunt For the BTK Killer?

The Hunt For the BTK Killer stars Robert Forster as Detective Jason Magida, Maury Chaykin as Robert Beattie and Nigel Bennett as Detective Zilinski, among 42 credited actors.

Does The Hunt For the BTK Killer have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hunt For the BTK Killer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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