The investigation and trial of the horrific Tate-LaBianca mass murders orchestrated by the psychotic pseudo-hippie cult leader, Charles Manson.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Series Cast Summary
| George DiCenzo | ... |
Vincent Bugliosi
(2 episodes, 1976)
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| Steve Railsback | ... |
Charles Manson
(2 episodes, 1976)
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| Nancy Wolfe | ... |
Susan Atkins
(2 episodes, 1976)
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| Marilyn Burns | ... |
Linda Kasabian
(2 episodes, 1976)
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| Christina Hart | ... |
Patricia Krenwinkel
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Cathey Paine | ... |
Leslie Van Houten
(2 episodes, 1976)
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| Alan Oppenheimer | ... |
Aaron Stovitz
(2 episodes, 1976)
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Vic Werber | ... |
Lt. Brenner
(2 episodes, 1976)
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| Marc Alaimo | ... |
Phil Cohen
(2 episodes, 1976)
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Bill Durkin | ... |
Tex Watson
(2 episodes, 1976)
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| Phillip R. Allen | ... |
Sgt. Manuel Gris
(2 episodes, 1976)
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| David Clennon | ... |
Harry Jones
(2 episodes, 1976)
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James Brodhead | ... |
Mr. Quint
(2 episodes, 1976)
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| Linden Chiles | ... |
J. Miller Leavy
(2 episodes, 1976)
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| Larry Pennell | ... |
Sgt. White
(2 episodes, 1976)
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Steve Gries | ... |
Steve 'Clem' Grogan
(2 episodes, 1976)
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Anne Newman Bacal | ... |
Mrs. Quint
(2 episodes, 1976)
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| Rudy Ramos | ... |
Danny DeCarlo
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Howard Caine | ... |
Everett Scoville
(1 episode, 1976)
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Sondra Blake | ... |
Ronnie Howard
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Jason Ronard | ... |
Paul Watkins
(1 episode, 1976)
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George Garro | ... |
Rosner
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Skip Homeier | ... |
Judge Older
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Jon Gries | ... |
William Garretson
(1 episode, 1976)
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Edward Michael Bell | ... |
Sgt. Hank Kruger
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Roy Jenson | ... |
Punchy
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Adam Williams | ... |
Terrence Milik
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Jonathan Goldsmith | ... |
Hank Charter
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Paul Mantee | ... |
Sgt. O'Neal
(1 episode, 1976)
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Joyce Easton | ... |
Gail Bugliosi
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Ray Middleton | ... |
Mr. Spahn
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Asta Hansen | ... |
Family Girl
(1 episode, 1976)
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Kathleen Devlin | ... |
Family Girl
(1 episode, 1976)
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Deborah Parsons | ... |
Family Girl
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Al Checco | ... |
Leno La Bianca
(1 episode, 1976)
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Mary Jo Thatcher | ... |
Family Girl
(1 episode, 1976)
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Deanne Gwinn | ... |
Family Girl
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Lindsay V. Jones | ... |
Family Girl
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Bart Burns | ... |
Frank Fowles
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Jerry Dunphy | ... |
Newscaster
(1 episode, 1976)
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Raphael Baker | ... |
Sgt. Brown
(1 episode, 1976)
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Joseph Roman | ... |
The Bailiff
(1 episode, 1976)
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Lionel Decker | ... |
Jury Foreman Tubick
(1 episode, 1976)
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Bert Conway | ... |
Judge Keene
(1 episode, 1976)
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Bill Sorrells | ... |
Gillespie
(1 episode, 1976)
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John Furlong | ... |
Judge Dell
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Robert Ito | ... |
Drees Darrin
(1 episode, 1976)
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Rod Arrants | ... |
Bart Listen
(1 episode, 1976)
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Guy Remsen | ... |
Andy Cookley
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Read Morgan | ... |
Officer Columbine
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Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1976) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Roadshow Films (1977) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Hemdale Film Distribution (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Fram Film (1977) (Norway) (theatrical)
- CBS / Fox Video (1985) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- CBS Electronics (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1985) (Australia) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Video (1989) (Spain) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Key Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Lorimar Distribution International (1985) (World-wide) (copyright owner)
- True Entertainment (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Viacom (1988) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The Remdin Company (casting)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Chilling story of the investigation and trial of Charles Manson, leader of a strange cult which under his direction and 'control' committed numerous murders.
Written by Jerry Milani |
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| Taglines | His name is Charles Manson. His disciples call him God. HE PREACHED DEATH! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In preparation for the role of Charles Manson, Steve Railsback locked himself in a closet for two hours every day. See more » |
| Goofs | One detective shows others how The Beatles' "White Album" has a song called "Helter Skelter". As he tells them this, he points to the Apple Records label on the record. The problem is, the label he's pointing to is the "sliced" label, which appeared on the even numbered sides of that (and any) Apple album. Since the song "Helter Skelter" appears on Side 3, the label should be of a green apple's body. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1977). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Helter Skelter See more » |
| Quotes |
Danny DeCarlo:
[after finding out a Manson family member was present at a suspicious suicide]
That's it. I ain't talking no more. I'm riding outta here on the wind, mister! Vincent Bugliosi: There are a couple of outstanding warrants against you, Danny. I don't think you'd be very comfortable in jail. That's where Charlie is. Danny DeCarlo: [after a slight pause] That sure is cold, man. See more » |