The Boston Strangler
“Why did 13 women willingly open their doors to the Boston Strangler?”
Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon.
Where to watch The Boston Strangler in United States
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Where is The Boston Strangler streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Boston Strangler
The Boston Strangler is a 1968 English-language drama, crime and thriller film directed by Richard Fleischer. The cast is led by Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Boston Strangler was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on October 8, 1968, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Writers
- Edward Anhalt
- Release date
- October 8, 1968
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
The Boston Strangler cast & crew
The Boston Strangler was directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Edward Anhalt.
The cast features Tony Curtis as Albert DeSalvo, Henry Fonda as John S. Bottomly, George Kennedy as Det. Phil DiNatale, Mike Kellin as Julian Soshnick, Hurd Hatfield as Terence Huntley, and Murray Hamilton as Det. Frank McAfee.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lionel Newman, cinematography is by Richard H. Kline, and it was produced by Robert Fryer.
Is The Boston Strangler worth watching?
The Boston Strangler holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 251 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and thriller, The Boston Strangler is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Boston Strangler
The Boston Strangler isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Boston Strangler
Tony Curtis
Albert DeSalvo
Henry Fonda
John S. Bottomly
George Kennedy
Det. Phil DiNatale
Mike Kellin
Julian Soshnick
Hurd Hatfield
Terence Huntley
Murray Hamilton
Det. Frank McAfee
Jeff Corey
John Asgeirsson
Sally Kellerman
Dianne Cluny
William Marshall
Atty. Gen. Edward W. Brooke
George Voskovec
Peter Hurkos
Leora Dana
Mary Bottomly
Carolyn Conwell
Irmgard DeSalvo
The Boston Strangler — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Boston Strangler in United States?
The Boston Strangler is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Boston Strangler in?
The Boston Strangler is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Boston Strangler?
The Boston Strangler runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is The Boston Strangler rated?
The Boston Strangler is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 251 ratings.
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