Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer(1992)
The True Story of America's First Female Serial Killer
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer Synopsis
In this documentary, filmmaker Nick Broomfield follows the saga of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who has been accused of committing a brutal series of murders. Broomfield conducts interviews with Wuornos herself, and his crew films her trial as well as her interactions with religious fanatic Arlene Pralle, who gives Wuornos dubious advice and legally adopts her. The cameras also roll as the accused's attorney ignores the case at hand to negotiate a deal to sell his client's story.
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992) is a documentary and crime film directed by Nick Broomfield, released on November 1, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Aileen Wuornos, Nick Broomfield, Arlene Pralle and Tyria Moore. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 78 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Broomfield
- Writers:
- Nick Broomfield
- Producers:
- Nick Broomfield
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Ackroyd
- Composer:
- David Bergeaud
- Production:
- Channel 4 Television, Lafayette Film
- Status:
- Released
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992) Trailer
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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aileen Wuornos
as Self
Nick Broomfield
as Self
- Arlene Pralle
Arlene Pralle
as Self
Tyria Moore
as Self - Aileen's Girlfriend
- Mike Reynolds
Mike Reynolds
as Self - Biographer
- Steve Glazer
Steve Glazer
as Self - Lawyer
- Merle Cannonball
Merle Cannonball
as Self - Bartender, Last Resort
- Jesse 'The Human Bomb' Aviles
Jesse 'The Human Bomb' Aviles
as Self
- Brian Jarvis
Brian Jarvis
as Self
- Stéphane Markcovich
Stéphane Markcovich
as Self
- Michael McCarthy
Michael McCarthy
as Self
- Dick Mills
Dick Mills
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Nick Broomfield, written by Nick Broomfield, produced by Nick Broomfield.
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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 78 ratings.
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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer?
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The main cast of Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992) includes Aileen Wuornos, Nick Broomfield, Arlene Pralle, Tyria Moore and Mike Reynolds. 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 Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer released?
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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer was released on November 1, 1992 and runs for 1h 27m.
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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 78 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.
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