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The Boston Strangler
Directed by Richard Fleischer
Starring Tony Curtis
Henry Fonda
Sally Kellerman
William Hickey
Country USA
Language English

The Boston Strangler is a 1968 film based on the true story of the Boston Strangler. It was directed by Richard Fleischer, and stars Tony Curtis as Albert DeSalvo, the strangler, and Henry Fonda as John S. Bottomly, the chief detective now famed for obtaining DeSalvo's confession.

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Plot

The first part of the film shows the police investigation, with some examples of the seedier side of Boston life. The second part shows the apprehension of DeSalvo.

Reception

Reviews

Reviews tended to praise some aspects of the film, particularly Curtis' performance in a grittier role than he usually played. However there was criticism of the film for taking some liberties with the facts of the case, and its use of split screen.

Awards

Tony Curtis was nominated for Best Actor in a Drama from the Hollywood Foreign Press.

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