Movie
Citizen X
You don't want to know what he does... You just want to know when he's caught.
Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.
More about Citizen X
Cast
Stephen ReaLt. Viktor Burakov
Donald SutherlandCol. Mikhail Fetisov
Max von SydowDr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky
Jeffrey DeMunnAndrei Chikatilo
Joss AcklandBondarchuk
John WoodGorbunov
Imelda StauntonMrs. BurakovCredits
- Directed by
- Chris Gerolmo
- Written by
- Chris Gerolmo, Chris Gerolmo
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
HBOUnited States- Asylum Films
- Citadel EntertainmentUnited States
