The Manson Family (1997): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Manson Family is a 1997 drama horror film starring Marcelo Games as Charlie Manson, Marc Pitman and Jim Van Bebber. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $19,140 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Mercury Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Manson Family About?
The premise of The Manson Family without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Instead of the usual law‑enforcement viewpoint, the film reconstructs the infamous Manson Family murders through simulated Super 8 home‑movie footage, presenting the events from the cult’s perspective. The dramatization offers a stark, unsettling look at the crimes as if captured by the family themselves.
The Manson Family Themes & Keywords
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The Manson Family Cast & Characters
Marcelo Games leads the cast as Charlie Manson, with Marc Pitman as Tex Watson and Jim Van Bebber as Bobby.
- Marcelo Games as Charlie Manson
- Marc Pitman as Tex Watson
- Jim Van Bebber as Bobby
- Leslie Orr as Patty Krenwinkel
Also Starring in The Manson Family
· 6 more- Maureen Allisse Sadie Atkins
- Michelle Briggs Linda Kasabian
- Sage Stallone Jay Sebring (voice)
- Geoff Burkman Leno La Bianca
- Amy Yates Leslie van Houten
- Tom Burns Clem Watkins
The Manson Family Plot Summary
What happens in The Manson Family from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1996, a documentary producer named Jack Wilson is producing a crime docuseries about the Manson Family murders, a project narrated through contemporaneous interviews with former members and a series of flashbacks that peel back the years leading to the infamous August 1969 killings. The story centers on a group living at Spahn Ranch, a former movie set turned commune, where Tex Watson is brought and quickly ingratiates himself with Charles Manson’s circle. The atmosphere is a heady mix of heavy LSD use, marijuana, and a frequent sense of communal experimentation, while Manson himself pursues a music career, performing folk songs that never quite take off.
Full summary
The whole story of The Manson Family, scene by scene
The Manson Family Box Office
The Manson Family grossed $19,140 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.1K
- US & Canada
- $19.1K
The Manson Family Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Manson Family.
How Well Do You Know The Manson Family?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the documentary producer who creates the crime docuseries in the film?
The Manson Family Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Oikogeneia Manson: I riza tou kakou” and “Charlie's Family”.
- Also known as
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- Oikogeneia Manson: I riza tou kakou
- Charlie's Family
- The Manson Family - Unrated
- Cult Killer
- Οικογένεια Μάνσον: Η ρίζα του κακού
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Movies Like The Manson Family
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Manson Family Movies, The Manson Massacre and The Manson Family Massacre.
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The Manson Family FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Manson Family, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Manson Family?
The Manson Family runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Manson Family released?
The Manson Family was released on July 11, 1997.
Who is in the cast of The Manson Family?
The Manson Family stars Marcelo Games as Charlie Manson, Marc Pitman as Tex Watson and Jim Van Bebber as Bobby, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Manson Family make at the box office?
The Manson Family grossed $19,140 worldwide.
Does The Manson Family have a post-credit scene?
No. The Manson Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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