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Citizen X (1995)

You don't want to know what he does... You just want to know when he's caught.

  • Feb 25, 1995
  • 1h 45m
  • R

7.2/10

TMDB user score
407 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Citizen X is a 1995 crime and drama film directed by Chris Gerolmo. Its leading cast includes Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland and Max von Sydow. It runs for 1 hour 45 minutes.

Synopsis

Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 45 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.2/10 from 407 TMDB votes

Trailer

CitizenX · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Stephen Rea Lt. Viktor Burakov
  • Donald Sutherland Col. Mikhail Fetisov
  • Max von Sydow Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky
  • Jeffrey DeMunn Andrei Chikatilo
  • Joss Ackland Bondarchuk
  • John Wood Gorbunov
  • Radu Amzulescu Federenko
  • Imelda Staunton Mrs. Burakov
  • András Bálint Ignatiev
  • Géza Balkay Procurator
  • László Váradi Balogh Peasant
  • Zsolt Biro Older Gay Man
  • Ion Caramitru Tatevsky
  • Balázs Csapo Gay Partner
  • Imre Csuja Front Detective
  • Zoltán Dózsa Execution Guard
  • Jozsa Elek Burakov's Daughter
  • Marton Elek Burakov's Son

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