Le meurtrier de l'Illinois

Original title: To Catch a Killer

TV Mini Series
1992
Unrated
1h 29m

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

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Brian Dennehy and Michael Riley in Le meurtrier de l'Illinois (1992)

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Good friend and neighbour John Wayne Gacy entertained children and ran a business. However, he hid a dark secret as a violent serial killer who raped and murdered over 30 young boys.Good friend and neighbour John Wayne Gacy entertained children and ran a business. However, he hid a dark secret as a violent serial killer who raped and murdered over 30 young boys.Good friend and neighbour John Wayne Gacy entertained children and ran a business. However, he hid a dark secret as a violent serial killer who raped and murdered over 30 young boys.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 win & 4 nominations total

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Trivia
In preparing for the role of Lt. Kozenczak, Michael Riley interviewed the real Joe Kozenczak at length to learn about the case and the man.

Goofs
One of Gacy's potential victims is shown wearing a Michael Jordan t-shirt. Jordan would have been a junior in high school at the time of the murders.

Quotes
John Wayne Gacy: Oh Mr. Policeman, don't you know a clown can get away with murder?

Alternate versions
Alternate 95 min. (USA runtime) TV movie version is more commonly available.

Connections
Featured in The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1992)

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10/10

Intense and chilling; a great Dennehy performance

In a fine made-for-TV effort, "To Catch A Killer" profiles notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy (played chillingly by Brian Dennehy), his mask of a respected public citizen, the awful secret he kept, and the relentless attempt to expose him. Dennehy's work with the supporting characters is darkly magical and the story reminds you that it's real with every chance. Highly recommended for fans of Dennehy and of good psychological thrillers.