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The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story (2020): Cast

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The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story is a 2020 documentary directed by Iwan Roberts, starring David Tennant as Narrator (voice), David Wilson and Dennis Nilsen. It runs 46 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
46 min
Director
Iwan Roberts
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
ITV
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story About?

The premise of The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story without spoilers.

Known as a “kindly killer”, this documentary details Nilsen’s moves between 1978 and 1983, after which he admitted to killing as many as 15 young men.

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Cast & crew

The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story Cast & Characters

David Tennant leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with David Wilson and Dennis Nilsen. Directed by Iwan Roberts.

From the director

More from Iwan Roberts

More films directed by Iwan Roberts: Brianna: A Mother’s Story, The Real Anne: Unfinished Business and Manhunt: The Raoul Moat Story.

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The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story Also Known As

Also known as “Dennis Nilsen, itinéraire d’un tueur en série”.

Also known as
  • Dennis Nilsen, itinéraire d’un tueur en série

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The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story?

The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story runs 46 minutes.

When was The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story released?

The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story was released on September 17, 2020.

Who directed The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story?

The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story was directed by Iwan Roberts.

More films by Iwan Roberts

Who is in the cast of The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story?

The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story stars David Tennant as Narrator (voice), David Wilson and Dennis Nilsen.

Does The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story have a post-credit scene?

No. The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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