Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer(1992)
“The True Story of America's First Female Serial Killer”
Overview
In this documentary, filmmaker Nick Broomfield follows the saga of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who has been accused of committing a brutal series of murders. Broomfield conducts interviews with Wuornos herself, and his crew films her trial as well as her interactions with religious fanatic Arlene Pralle, who gives Wuornos dubious advice and legally adopts her. The cameras also roll as the accused's attorney ignores the case at hand to negotiate a deal to sell his client's story.
Director
Nick Broomfield
Studio
Channel 4 Television
Cast
Aileen Wuornos
as Self
Nick Broomfield
as Self
Arlene Pralle
as Self
Tyria Moore
as Self - Aileen's Girlfriend
Mike Reynolds
as Self - Biographer
Steve Glazer
as Self - Lawyer
Merle Cannonball
as Self - Bartender, Last Resort
Jesse 'The Human Bomb' Aviles
as Self
Brian Jarvis
as Self
Stéphane Markcovich
as Self
Michael McCarthy
as Self
Dick Mills
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Channel 4 Television • Lafayette Film
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What is Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer about?▼
In this documentary, filmmaker Nick Broomfield follows the saga of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who has been accused of committing a brutal series of murders. Broomfield conducts interviews with Wuornos herself, and his crew films her trial as well as her interactions with religious fanatic Arlene Pralle, who gives Wuornos dubious advice and legally adopts her. The cameras also roll as the accused's attorney ignores the case at hand to negotiate a deal to sell his client's story.
Who directed Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer?▼
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer was directed by Nick Broomfield and released in 1992. It is a documentary, crime film.
How long is Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer?▼
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer?▼
The cast of Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer includes Aileen Wuornos as Self, Nick Broomfield as Self, Arlene Pralle as Self, Tyria Moore as Self - Aileen's Girlfriend, Mike Reynolds as Self - Biographer and more.
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