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The Manson Family

The Manson Family

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The Manson Family

"You've seen the story through the eyes of the law... Now see it through the eyes of The Manson Family."

1997

1h 35m

5.4(63 votes)

Crime

Drama

History

Overview

A dramatization of the horrific and notorious Manson Family Murders, in the form of super 8 home movies.

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Production Companies

Blue Underground

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Marcelo Games

Marcelo Games

Charlie Manson

Marc Pitman

Tex Watson

Jim Van Bebber

Jim Van Bebber

Bobby

Amy Yates

Leslie van Houten

Leslie Orr

Patty Krenwinkel

Maureen Allisse

Sadie Atkins

Tom Burns

Clem Watkins

Michelle Briggs

Linda Kasabian

Sage Stallone

Sage Stallone

Jay Sebring (voice)

Geoff Burkman

Leno La Bianca

Creative team

Directed by: Jim Van Bebber
Written by: Jim Van Bebber
Produced by: Jim Van Bebber
Carl Daft

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