Helter Skelter

Apr 1, 1976

3h 4m

★ 6.8

WHISPER IT LIKE A CURSE!

Overview

The investigation of two horrific mass murders leads to the capture and trial of the psychotic pseudo-hippie Charles Manson and his "family".

Genres

Crime

Drama

Thriller

TV Movie

Horror

Production Companies

Lorimar Productions

Helter Skelter Trailers

Cast

Vincent Bugliosi

George DiCenzo

Charles Manson

Steve Railsback

Susan Atkins

Nancy Wolfe

Linda Kasabian

Marilyn Burns

Patricia Krenwinkel

Christina Hart

Leslie Van Houten

Cathey Paine

Aaron Stovitz

Alan Oppenheimer

Danny DeCarlo

Rudy Ramos

Ronnie Howard

Sondra Blake

Rosner

George Garro

Sgt. White

Larry Pennell

Judge Older

Skip Homeier

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