Citizen X

Citizen X (1995) is a crime, drama film directed by Chris Gerolmo rated 7.2/10.

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.

Cast

Stephen Rea

Lt. Viktor Burakov

Donald Sutherland

Col. Mikhail Fetisov

Max von Sydow

Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky

Jeffrey DeMunn

Andrei Chikatilo

Joss Ackland

Bondarchuk

John Wood

Gorbunov

Radu Amzulescu

Federenko

Imelda Staunton

Mrs. Burakov

András Bálint

Ignatiev

Géza Balkay

Procurator

László Váradi Balogh

Peasant

Zsolt Biro

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