Citizen X
"You don't want to know what he does... You just want to know when he's caught."
Originally released in 1995. Citizen X is a crime/drama film. directed by Chris Gerolmo.
Starring Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, and Max von Sydow
Synopsis
Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (371 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stephen Rea
as Lt. Viktor Burakov
Donald Sutherland
as Col. Mikhail Fetisov
Max von Sydow
as Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Andrei Chikatilo
Joss Ackland
as Bondarchuk
John Wood
as Gorbunov
Radu Amzulescu
as Federenko
Imelda Staunton
as Mrs. Burakov
András Bálint
as Ignatiev
Géza Balkay
as Procurator
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO
- Asylum Films
- Citadel Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citizen X about?
Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the poli...
Who directed Citizen X?
Citizen X was directed by Chris Gerolmo.
How long is Citizen X?
Citizen X has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Citizen X released?
Citizen X was released on February 25, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Citizen X?
The main cast of Citizen X includes Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Jeffrey DeMunn, Joss Ackland.
Is Citizen X worth watching?
Citizen X has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 371 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.