Crime,Thriller,History
United Kingdom,United States of America
The 1968 film "The Boston Strangler" is based on the true events of the notorious serial killer who terrorized the city of Boston in the early 1960s. Tony Curtis stars as Albert DeSalvo, the man ultimately convicted of the murders.
The movie focuses on the efforts of two reporters, Loretta McLaughlin (played by Henry Fonda) and Jean Cole (played by George Kennedy), as they investigate the case. Despite facing immense personal danger, they persistently pursue leads and interview witnesses in an attempt to uncover the identity of the killer.
Their investigation leads them to Albert DeSalvo, who has a history of petty crimes and sexual deviancy. McLaughlin and Cole's reporting eventually leads to DeSalvo's arrest and conviction. The film also explores the psychological aspects of the case, including DeSalvo's troubled upbringing and the toll the investigation took on the reporters.
Overall, "The Boston Strangler" is a tense and gripping true crime drama that explores the efforts of those who worked to bring a dangerous killer to justice.
