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Helter Skelter

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1976
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
4.1K
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Steve Railsback in Helter Skelter (1976)
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The investigation and trial of the horrific Tate-LaBianca mass murders orchestrated by the psychotic pseudo-hippie cult leader, Charles Manson.The investigation and trial of the horrific Tate-LaBianca mass murders orchestrated by the psychotic pseudo-hippie cult leader, Charles Manson.The investigation and trial of the horrific Tate-LaBianca mass murders orchestrated by the psychotic pseudo-hippie cult leader, Charles Manson.

  • Stars
    • George DiCenzo
    • Steve Railsback
    • Nancy Wolfe
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    4.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • George DiCenzo
      • Steve Railsback
      • Nancy Wolfe
    • 72User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    George DiCenzo
    George DiCenzo
    • Vincent Bugliosi
    • 1976
    Steve Railsback
    Steve Railsback
    • Charles Manson
    • 1976
    Nancy Wolfe
    • Susan Atkins
    • 1976
    Marilyn Burns
    Marilyn Burns
    • Linda Kasabian
    • 1976
    Christina Hart
    Christina Hart
    • Patricia Krenwinkel
    • 1976
    Cathey Paine
    • Leslie Van Houten
    • 1976
    Alan Oppenheimer
    Alan Oppenheimer
    • Aaron Stovitz
    • 1976
    Vic Werber
    • Lt. Brenner
    • 1976
    Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo
    • Phil Cohen
    • 1976
    Bill Durkin
    • Tex Watson
    • 1976
    Phillip R. Allen
    Phillip R. Allen
    • Sgt. Manuel Gris
    • 1976
    David Clennon
    David Clennon
    • Harry Jones
    • 1976
    James Brodhead
    • Mr. Quint
    • 1976
    Linden Chiles
    Linden Chiles
    • J. Miller Leavy
    • 1976
    Anne Newman Bacal
    • Mrs. Quint
    • 1976
    Larry Pennell
    Larry Pennell
    • Sgt. White
    • 1976
    Steve Gries
    • Steve 'Clem' Grogan
    • 1976
    Howard Caine
    Howard Caine
    • Everett Scoville
    • 1976
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In preparation for the role of Charles Manson, Steve Railsback locked himself in a closet for two hours every day.
    • Goofs
      One detective shows others how The Beatles' "White Album" has a song called "Helter Skelter". As he tells them this, he points to the Apple Records label on the record. The problem is, the label he's pointing to is the "sliced" label, which appeared on the even numbered sides of that (and any) Apple album. Since the song "Helter Skelter" appears on Side 3, the label should be of a green apple's body.
    • Quotes
      • Danny DeCarlo: [after finding out a Manson family member was present at a suspicious suicide] That's it. I ain't talking no more. I'm riding outta here on the wind, mister!
      • Vincent Bugliosi: There are a couple of outstanding warrants against you, Danny. I don't think you'd be very comfortable in jail. That's where Charlie is.
      • Danny DeCarlo: [after a slight pause] That sure is cold, man.
    • Alternate versions
      There is a longer version of this movie and this was shown in as a two-part miniseries. The length of the uncut and uncensored movie is 180 minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1977)
    • Soundtracks
      Helter Skelter
      Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
      Performed by Silverspoon

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 1, 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Massacre in Hollywood
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Ranch - 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura, California, USA(As the Spahn Movie Ranch)
    • Production company
      • Lorimar Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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