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John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster

John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster

# Based on the best-selling true-crime book by Sam Amirante and Danny Broderick.
Documentary
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2019-07-25
⌚ Running Time: 90 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.0

Beloved Cast

Sam Amirante original image
Himself
Sam Amirante
Jim Belushi original image
Narrator
Jim Belushi

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