Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer
“The True Story of America's First Female Serial Killer”
In this documentary, filmmaker Nick Broomfield follows the saga of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who has been accused of committing a brutal series of murders. Broomfield conducts interviews with Wuornos herself, and his crew films her trial as well as her interactions with religious fanatic Arlene Pralle, who gives Wuornos dubious advice and legally adopts her. The cameras also roll as the accused's attorney ignores the case at hand to negotiate a deal to sell his client's story.
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About Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer is a 1992 English-language documentary and crime film directed by Nick Broomfield. The cast is led by Aileen Wuornos, Nick Broomfield, Arlene Pralle. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer was produced by Channel 4 Television and Lafayette Film and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 1, 1992, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Nick Broomfield
- Writers
- Nick Broomfield
- Release date
- November 1, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Channel 4 Television, Lafayette Film
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer cast & crew
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer was directed by Nick Broomfield and written by Nick Broomfield.
The cast features Aileen Wuornos as Self, Nick Broomfield as Self, Arlene Pralle as Self, Tyria Moore as Self - Aileen's Girlfriend, Mike Reynolds as Self - Biographer, and Steve Glazer as Self - Lawyer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Bergeaud, cinematography is by Barry Ackroyd, and it was produced by Nick Broomfield.
Is Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer worth watching?
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 74 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and crime, Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer
Aileen Wuornos
Self
Nick Broomfield
Self
Arlene Pralle
Self
Tyria Moore
Self - Aileen's Girlfriend
Mike Reynolds
Self - Biographer
Steve Glazer
Self - Lawyer
Merle Cannonball
Self - Bartender, Last Resort
Jesse 'The Human Bomb' Aviles
Self
Brian Jarvis
Self
Stéphane Markcovich
Self
Michael McCarthy
Self
Dick Mills
Self
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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer in United States?
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer in?
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer?
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer rated?
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 74 ratings.
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