John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster (2019)

  • MA15+
  • 07/25/2019 (AU)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 30m

Based on the best-selling true-crime book by Sam Amirante and Danny Broderick.

Overview

"Sam, could you do me a favor?" A seemingly simple request sparks the story that has now become part of America’s true crime hall of fame - the journey of a young lawyer, fresh from the Public Defender’s Office, whose first client in private practice turns out to be the most evil serial killer in our nation's history.

Marc Menet

Director

Scott Prestin

Director

Cast

Sam Amirante's headshot

Sam Amirante

Himself
Jim Belushi's headshot

Jim Belushi

Narrator

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