The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story(2020)
The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story Synopsis
Known as a “kindly killer”, this documentary details Nilsen’s moves between 1978 and 1983, after which he admitted to killing as many as 15 young men.
The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story (2020) is a documentary film directed by Iwan Roberts, released on September 17, 2020 with a runtime of 46m. It stars David Tennant, Dennis Nilsen and David Wilson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Iwan Roberts
- Producers:
- Iwan Roberts
- Cinematographer:
- Aled Jenkins
- Production:
- ITV
- Status:
- Released
The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Tennant
as Narrator (voice)
- Dennis Nilsen
Dennis Nilsen
as Himself (archive Audio/Footage)
David Wilson
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Iwan Roberts, produced by Iwan Roberts.
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The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story online?
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The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story (2020) is available to stream on Tele2 Play. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story?
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The main cast of The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story (2020) includes David Tennant, Dennis Nilsen and David Wilson. The film was directed by Iwan Roberts. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story released?
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The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story was released on September 17, 2020 and runs for 46m.
Is The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story worth watching?
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The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story (2020) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.