Tales of the Grim Sleeper(2014)
25 years. Hundreds of victims. Justice for none.
Tales of the Grim Sleeper Synopsis
When Lonnie Franklin Jr. was arrested in South Central Los Angeles in 2010 as the suspected murderer of a string of young black women, police hailed it as the culmination of 20 years of investigations. Four years later documentary filmmaker Nick Broomfield took his camera to the alleged killer’s neighborhood for another view.
Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014) is a crime and documentary film directed by Nick Broomfield, released on August 29, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Lonnie Franklin Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Broomfield
- Producers:
- Marc Hoeferlin
- Cinematographer:
- Barney Broomfield
- Production:
- South Central Films, HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014) Trailer
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Tales of the Grim Sleeper Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Nick Broomfield, produced by Marc Hoeferlin.
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Tales of the Grim Sleeper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 67 ratings.
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Tales of the Grim Sleeper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tales of the Grim Sleeper online?
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Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Tales of the Grim Sleeper?
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The main cast of Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014) includes Lonnie Franklin Jr.. The film was directed by Nick Broomfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tales of the Grim Sleeper released?
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Tales of the Grim Sleeper was released on August 29, 2014 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Tales of the Grim Sleeper worth watching?
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Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 67 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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