Helter Skelter (film)
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 DVD cover of Helter Skelter |
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| Genre | True crime |
| Running time | 194 min. |
| Director(s) | Tom Gries |
| Writer(s) | Vincent Bugliosi Curt Gentry J.P. Miller |
| Starring | George DiCenzo Steve Railsback Nancy Wolfe Marilyn Burns Christina Hart Cathey Paine |
| Music by | Billy Goldenberg |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Language(s) | English |
| Original channel | CBS |
| Original run | April 1, 1976–April 2, 1976 |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
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Helter Skelter is a 1976 TV film based on the 1974 book by prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. In the United States, it aired over two nights. In some countries it was shown in theaters with additional footage (nudity, language and more violence).
The movie is based upon the murders committed by the Charles Manson Family. The best-known victim was actress Sharon Tate. The title was taken from the Beatles' song of the same name. According to the theory put forward by the prosecution, Manson used the term for an anticipated race war, and "healter skelter" [sic] was scrawled in blood on a wall at the house of one of the victims.
The 1976 film, directed by Tom Gries, stars Steve Railsback as Manson and George DiCenzo as Bugliosi. Writer J.P. Miller received a 1977 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best TV Feature or MiniSeries Teleplay.
In 2004, the book was adapted for a second made-for-TV movie, written and directed by John Gray and featuring Jeremy Davies as Manson.
[edit] Trivia
- In 1985, George DiCenzo (Bugliosi) played Lorraine Mcfly's father Mr. Baines in Back to the Future.
- The Manson's "Family" car was the original one used by them, which was loaned by the law authorities.
- The LaBianca house sequence was filmed at the actual crime scene.
- Much of the dialog from the courtroom scenes were taken from the actual court transcripts.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Explanation of Helter Skelter
- Helter Skelter (1976) at the Internet Movie Database
- Helter Skelter (2004) at the Internet Movie Database
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