Citizen X(1995)
You don't want to know what he does... You just want to know when he's caught.
Citizen X Synopsis
Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.
Citizen X (1995) is a crime and drama film directed by Chris Gerolmo, released on February 25, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow and Jeffrey DeMunn. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 397 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Gerolmo
- Writers:
- Chris Gerolmo, Chris Gerolmo, Robert Cullen
- Producers:
- Timothy Marx
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Fraisse
- Composer:
- Randy Edelman
- Production:
- HBO, Asylum Films, Citadel Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Citizen X (1995) Trailer
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Citizen X Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Rea
as Lt. Viktor Burakov
Donald Sutherland
as Col. Mikhail Fetisov
Max von Sydow
as Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Andrei Chikatilo
Joss Ackland
as Bondarchuk
John Wood
as Gorbunov
- Radu Amzulescu
Radu Amzulescu
as Federenko
Imelda Staunton
as Mrs. Burakov
András Bálint
as Ignatiev
Géza Balkay
as Procurator
- László Váradi Balogh
László Váradi Balogh
as Peasant
- Zsolt Biro
Zsolt Biro
as Older Gay Man
Key crew
Directed by Chris Gerolmo, written by Chris Gerolmo, Chris Gerolmo and Robert Cullen, produced by Timothy Marx.
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Citizen X Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 397 ratings.
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Citizen X – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Citizen X online?
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Citizen X (1995) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Citizen X?
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The main cast of Citizen X (1995) includes Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Jeffrey DeMunn and Joss Ackland. The film was directed by Chris Gerolmo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Citizen X released?
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Citizen X was released on February 25, 1995 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Citizen X worth watching?
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Citizen X (1995) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 397 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Citizen X?
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Yes. The official Citizen X trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.