The investigation and trial of the horrific Tate-LaBianca mass murders orchestrated by the psychotic pseudo-hippie cult leader, Charles Manson.The investigation and trial of the horrific Tate-LaBianca mass murders orchestrated by the psychotic pseudo-hippie cult leader, Charles Manson.The investigation and trial of the horrific Tate-LaBianca mass murders orchestrated by the psychotic pseudo-hippie cult leader, Charles Manson.
- Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
- 1 win & 4 nominations total
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- TriviaIn preparation for the role of Charles Manson, Steve Railsback locked himself in a closet for two hours every day.
- GoofsOne 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.
- 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.
- Alternate versionsThere is a longer version of this movie and this was shown in as a two-part miniseries. The length of the uncut and uncensored movie is 180 minutes.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1977)
Steve Railsback is as close to Charles Manson as one can get. He presents the same manic intensity in his eyes as the news photos of Manson at the time. Maybe a little TOO well...
This film is essentially two films in one. The first half details events leading up to the arrest and crimes of Manson and company, the second half details the trial (and the script is taken mostly from the actual court transcripts).
Anyone who insists that Manson was "crucified" or "framed" should examine his criminal record, and read what he has stated about Jews and blacks. Manson presented the image of a hippie messiah, but preached hatred and bigotry. This film shows him for what he was (and still is); a manipulative, violent, hate-filled man.
Remember that this is the man who once said: "Maybe I should have killed four or five hundred people...then I would have felt better. Then I would have felt I really offered society something."
God bless you, Vincent Bugliosi. You did us all a favor!
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- Mar 20, 2002
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- Paramount Ranch - 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura, California, USA(As the Spahn Movie Ranch)
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