- Actors: Brian Dennehy, Michael Riley, Margot Kidder, Meg Foster, Martin Julien
- Directors: Eric Till
- Writers: Jud Kinberg
- Producers: David McAree, Jinny Schreckinger, Jud Kinberg, Lance H. Robbins, Patrick Whitley
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Odyssey
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CLVQ
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 725 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Should you ever meet Brian Dennehy, there's no need to be afraid. Beneath that creepy, intimidating manner, those squinting, inquisitive eyes, there's no bogeyman lurking in wait: just an underrated middle-aged character actor who keeps getting typecast as rotten apples and bad pennies. Bad pennies, in fact, like John Wayne Gacy, the notorious serial killer, whose public face as a pillar of the civic community--he even used to dress up as a clown for local children' parties--disguised, at least temporarily, his sadistic homicidal tendencies. (Incidentally, he was also the inspiration for the Anthony Perkins character in Psycho and the transvestite serial killer in Silence of the Lambs.)
Rather than attempting any kind of profound analysis of its subject, the made-for-TV film To Catch a Killer--as you might expect, given its title--instead concentrates on the attempt to ensnare him at last, led by pedestrian but stoical police-chief Joe Kozenczak (Michael Riley)--whose desperation to halt Gacy in his tracks eventually leads to calling in a psychic (Margot Kidder, a long way from her supposed big break in Superman). While director Eric Till never achieves much more than a simple, if unsettlingly atmospheric, recreation of events, he exhibits a sharp eye for detail, and an intelligence rare among movies made for the small-screen. But, of course, this is really Brian Dennehy's film: it's his presence which lends the project its authority, and his (frequently overlooked) acting prowess which gives it a foundation. --Danny Leigh
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I have lost count the number of times i've watched this movie and it just gets better every time. Very disturbing but very very enjoyable i would really reccommend anyone WATCH IT you wont be dissappointed. unfortunately i accidently taped over it and was devastated because i thought i wouldnt see it again but luckily i found it on the net and bought it yippeee!!! Brian Dennehy is brilliant what an actor, as are all the cast. i just cant wait till my video comes through.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I look forward to owning this t.v. film, just to lap up the brilliance of Brian Dennehy!
I agree, films of note, do not come Mr.Dennehy's way very often, but, when they do, BOY, does he leap to the occasion and as Shakespeare wrote -'When comes such another? Never, ever!'
Lovers of great stage acting, should avail themselves of the opportunity, if, it ever comes their way, of seeing Brian Dennehy strut his stuff via live theatre.
I was fortunate to see him on London's West End stage in Arthur Miller's
'Death of a Salesman'last year. His performance as the tragic Willy Loman was unforgettable.
It was so good, I saw it not once, not twice but thrice!
Brian Dennehy is an acting force of nature and should be acclaimed as such!
I agree, films of note, do not come Mr.Dennehy's way very often, but, when they do, BOY, does he leap to the occasion and as Shakespeare wrote -'When comes such another? Never, ever!'
Lovers of great stage acting, should avail themselves of the opportunity, if, it ever comes their way, of seeing Brian Dennehy strut his stuff via live theatre.
I was fortunate to see him on London's West End stage in Arthur Miller's
'Death of a Salesman'last year. His performance as the tragic Willy Loman was unforgettable.
It was so good, I saw it not once, not twice but thrice!
Brian Dennehy is an acting force of nature and should be acclaimed as such!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
this movie is brilliant, dennehy is such a good actor, & plays the creepy gacy, so well, i recommend this movie, to anyone that luvs, true life murder films.
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the issue of reissue?
Why oh why has this AMAZING film never been reissued?I did actually own the region 2 release on Prism if i recall when it first came out.What or where it has gone i do not know. Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Corbett
Really brilliant
A very good film. Brian Dennehy is excellent in his changing character. I like him in all his films. He does an excellent job as an actor. This is a truly excellent film. Read more
Published 17 months ago by M. Taylor
Where's the DVD?
C'mon people this is brillant and Brian Dennehy is amazing......so what are you waiting for. Please please please release it on DVD!!!
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. Ms. Love
Great Film
This is a very good film and Brian Dennehy is so convincing as Gacy, The story is very good from start to finish, I highly recommend this film if you are interested in true storys... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2007 by Brucey
A BRILLIANT MOVIE
all i can say, is what a actor brian dennehy is, he plays the creepy gacy so well, i can watch this film, over & over again,a must see, for any of you, who love, true life murder... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2003 by Stephen Goulding
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