
Film
John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster
2019 · 1h 30m · Documentary
Based on the best-selling true-crime book by Sam Amirante and Danny Broderick.
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Overview
"Sam, could you do me a favor?" A seemingly simple request sparks the story that has now become part of America’s true crime hall of fame - the journey of a young lawyer, fresh from the Public Defender’s Office, whose first client in private practice turns out to be the most evil serial killer in our nation's history.
Cast
Crew
- Scott PrestinDirector
- Marc MenetDirector
Details
- Release date
- July 25, 2019
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Rated
- MA15+
- Genres
- Documentary
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