Dirty John: The Dirty Truth(2019)
Overview
John Meehan created a terrifying trap of seduction, deceit and betrayal for countless victims. The illuminating revelations into his backstory showcase a series of events that flipped switches to create a monster wired for psychopathy. Goffard exposes John’s troubled background that built the foundation for his ominous fantasy world of lies and manipulation. In addition to hearing the Newell family’s terrifying tale, John’s first wife Tonia Bales and her daughters Emily and Abigail Meehan speak out, along with other women from his past who were caught in his web of lies.
Director
Sara Mast
Studio
Oxygen Media
Cast
Jordan Block
as Jacquelyn Newell
Keri Bunkers
as Debra Newell
Johnson Cooley
as John Meehan
Paige McGarvin
as Terra Newell
Debra Newell
as Herself
Terra Newell
as Herself
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Production Companies
Oxygen Media
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Where can I watch Dirty John: The Dirty Truth?▼
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What is Dirty John: The Dirty Truth about?▼
John Meehan created a terrifying trap of seduction, deceit and betrayal for countless victims. The illuminating revelations into his backstory showcase a series of events that flipped switches to create a monster wired for psychopathy. Goffard exposes John’s troubled background that built the foundation for his ominous fantasy world of lies and manipulation. In addition to hearing the Newell family’s terrifying tale, John’s first wife Tonia Bales and her daughters Emily and Abigail Meehan speak out, along with other women from his past who were caught in his web of lies.
Who directed Dirty John: The Dirty Truth?▼
Dirty John: The Dirty Truth was directed by Sara Mast and released in 2019. It is a documentary, crime film.
How long is Dirty John: The Dirty Truth?▼
Dirty John: The Dirty Truth has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Dirty John: The Dirty Truth?▼
The cast of Dirty John: The Dirty Truth includes Jordan Block as Jacquelyn Newell, Keri Bunkers as Debra Newell, Johnson Cooley as John Meehan, Paige McGarvin as Terra Newell, Debra Newell as Herself and more.
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