The Alphabet Killer

Nov 7, 2008

1h 38m

★ 5.1

Based on a true story.

Overview

Based on the true story of double killings occurring in Rochester, NY during the 80’s and the troubled police officer determined to solve them, with or without the help of her department

Genres

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

Production Companies

WideyeCreative Films

Intrinsic Value Films

New Films International

The Alphabet Killer Trailers

Cast

Megan Paige

Eliza Dushku

Capt. Kenneth Shine

Cary Elwes

Richard Ledge

Timothy Hutton

Parishioner

Hope Tomaselli

Captain Nathan Norcross

Michael Ironside

Stephen Harper

Tom Malloy

Carl Tanner

Bill Moseley

Dr. Ellis Parks

Carl Lumbly

Kathy Walsh

Melissa Leo

Ray Gullikson

Tom Noonan

Francis Baker

Frank Rossi

Jim Walsh

Martin Donovan

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