Feast of Death(2001)
Feast of Death Synopsis
A documentary about James Ellroy and his fascination with unsolved murder cases, especially those of his mother, and the similar, infamous, Black Dahlia murder.
Feast of Death (2001) is a documentary and crime film directed by Vikram Jayanti, released on September 9, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars James Ellroy, Elizabeth Short, Jacqueline Kennedy and Nick Nolte. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Vikram Jayanti
- Writers:
- Vikram Jayanti
- Producers:
- Vikram Jayanti
- Cinematographer:
- Maryse Alberti
- Composer:
- Rob Lane
- Production:
- Showtime Films
- Status:
- Released
Feast of Death (2001) Trailer
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Feast of Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Ellroy
as Self
Elizabeth Short
as Self (archive footage)
Jacqueline Kennedy
as archive footage
Nick Nolte
as self
- Geneva Hilliker Ellroy
Geneva Hilliker Ellroy
as archive footage
- Brian M. Carr
Brian M. Carr
- Eric J. Mosher
Eric J. Mosher
- Mike Berchem
Mike Berchem
- Tim Marcia
Tim Marcia
- David Lambkin
David Lambkin
- Paul W. Coulter
Paul W. Coulter
- Larry Harnisch
Larry Harnisch
Key crew
Directed by Vikram Jayanti, written by Vikram Jayanti, produced by Vikram Jayanti.
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Feast of Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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Feast of Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Feast of Death online?
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Who stars in Feast of Death?
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The main cast of Feast of Death (2001) includes James Ellroy, Elizabeth Short, Jacqueline Kennedy, Nick Nolte and Geneva Hilliker Ellroy. The film was directed by Vikram Jayanti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Feast of Death released?
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Feast of Death was released on September 9, 2001 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Feast of Death worth watching?
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Feast of Death (2001) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Feast of Death?
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