Helter Skelter(1976)
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Helter Skelter Synopsis
The investigation of two horrific mass murders leads to the capture and trial of the psychotic pseudo-hippie Charles Manson and his "family".
Helter Skelter (1976) is a crime, drama, thriller, tv movie and horror film directed by Tom Gries, released on April 1, 1976 with a runtime of 3h 4m. It stars George DiCenzo, Steve Railsback, Nancy Wolfe and Marilyn Burns. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Gries
- Writers:
- Curt Gentry, Vincent Bugliosi, J.P. Miller
- Cinematographer:
- Jules Brenner
- Composer:
- Billy Goldenberg
- Production:
- Lorimar Productions
- Status:
- Released
Helter Skelter (1976) Trailer
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Helter Skelter Cast & Crew
Main cast
George DiCenzo
as Vincent Bugliosi
Steve Railsback
as Charles Manson
- Nancy Wolfe
Nancy Wolfe
as Susan Atkins
Marilyn Burns
as Linda Kasabian
Christina Hart
as Patricia Krenwinkel
- Cathey Paine
Cathey Paine
as Leslie Van Houten
Alan Oppenheimer
as Aaron Stovitz
Rudy Ramos
as Danny DeCarlo
Sondra Blake
as Ronnie Howard
- George Garro
George Garro
as Rosner
Larry Pennell
as Sgt. White
Skip Homeier
as Judge Older
Key crew
Directed by Tom Gries, written by Curt Gentry, Vincent Bugliosi and J.P. Miller.
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Helter Skelter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 69 ratings.
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Helter Skelter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Helter Skelter online?
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Helter Skelter (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Helter Skelter?
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The main cast of Helter Skelter (1976) includes George DiCenzo, Steve Railsback, Nancy Wolfe, Marilyn Burns and Christina Hart. The film was directed by Tom Gries. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Helter Skelter released?
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Helter Skelter was released on April 1, 1976 and runs for 3h 4m.
Is Helter Skelter worth watching?
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Helter Skelter (1976) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Helter Skelter?
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Yes. The official Helter Skelter trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.