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A schizophrenic plumber is responsible for strangling several boston women, but goes undetected until he is arrested for breaking and entering.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Review - not yet............,
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This review is from: Boston Strangler, the (DVD)
I have seen this on tv years ago and it's excellent. I bought this for my sister for Christmas, so haven't watched it yet. I assume it's the same one shown on tv.
5.0 out of 5 stars
stellar performances from Henry Fonda and Tony Curtis,
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This review is from: Boston Strangler, the (DVD)
boy,this was a great movie.the acting by both Henry Fonda and TonyCurtis was really something.these are two phenomenal actors.Fonda was terrific as the head of a task force on the 'Strangler' case.his performance was very sublime and understated but brilliant.Curtis as ALbert Desalvo gives a powerful,riveting performance.i also liked the film itself.it was kind of low key,but very atmospheric and effective.it was made in 1968,only a few years after the stranglings.the filmmakers have their ideas about the events and their own take own things.some of it was no doubt fictionalized,and some of it likely came from what was known about the case at the time.regardless,in my opinion,this is a very good movie.it's entertaining and thought provoking.even if it was just entertaining,it would still be a good movie.but if a movie can be both,that's a bonus.on top of all that,it was way better than i had hoped or expected.it's not for everyone,i'm sure,due to the subject matter,and some people may find it slow.but for me, i have to say "The Boston Strangler" is a 5/5
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4.2 out of 5 stars (34 customer reviews) 18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Saw a review copy.....some nice features on this DVD,
By Darren Harrison "DVD collector and reviewer" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Boston Strangler, the (DVD)
Tony Curtis and Henry Fonda star in the critically acclaimed movie based on the true events of a serial killer that killed 13 women from 1962 to 1964. This movie takes a documentary style approach in following the investigators as they piece together the clues behind a seemingly random series of murders. Fonda stars as police detective John S. Bottomly and Curtis co-stars as Albert DeSalvo, the man who eventually confessed to the crimes. Of particular interest on this DVD is the inclusion of the 21-minute Backstory documentary on the movie that originally appeared on the AMC cable channel, interviewed on camera are Tony Curtis (who gushes with his appreciation of the movie), the director Richard Fleischer and producer Richard Zanuck. Also featured is a three-minute Fox Movietone newsreel of the actual events that appears to be missing part of its audio track. Rounbding out the special features is a selection of eight trailers including a theatrical trailer and teaser for the main feature that are both in wodescreen with excellent picture and only a slightly distorted (from age) audio track. This is an excellent movie and DVD - recommended.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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" Murder, Mayhem and Madness",
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This review is from: Boston Strangler, the (VHS Tape)
Tony Curtis gives the best performance of his life! The Boston Strangler is without a doubt the greatest camera work I have ever seen, split screen, widescreen, multi camera frames on one screen. Mr. Fleischer you made a real piece of artwork that will stand the test of time! The camera tell's and reminds you how each seen is played out on a multi pictured screen! It is a puzzle that you have to put together in your mind , a lot of fun! Tony you played the greatest Psychological character I have ever seen on screen! I know because of my own experiences. Albert De Salvo the real Boston Strangler while in prison made 2 leather wallet's, in which he gave them to Dir. Fleischer & com. Tony did not receive one! (I guess De Salvo did not like my performance Tony once said!) This is a rare one! A must see! Thank you Tony for one of the greatest performances!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Haunting,
By K. E. Fuhrmann - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Boston Strangler, the (VHS Tape)
This movie is haunting, creepy, and fascinating. The first half of the movie deals with the gradual shock and horror in Boston as the stranglings continue, and focuses on the search by the police for the killer, including many false leads (which are fascinating in themselves). The camera work is interesting (including split screen effects) and contributes to a sense of unease as the search intensifies. (This movie should be seen in widescreen so I hope the DVD version is forthcoming.) The acting may seem a little flat and Jack-Webbish at times.The second half of the movie is incredible. Henry Fonda finds Tony Curtis and suspects he may be the strangler. Their scenes together are powerful. Henry Fonda gently but forcefully guides the strangler to a realization of what he's done. There are scenes that are filmed in such a way that you are able to feel along with the strangler a sense of dread and horror as the truth of what he's done begins to unfold. Tony Curtis is gives a stunning peformance. He is totally convincing as the disturbed plumber. Some of the scenes stay in your mind a long time. There is no gore, but there is one scene of an attack, and in general the film is somewhat disturbing, so I wouldn't let a young child or anyone too unstable watch it. The movie deals compassionately with the strangler as a victim of a severe mental illness, and Tony Curtis brings a strong sense of pathos to the role. |
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