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.
Stephen Rea
as Lt. Viktor Burakov
Donald Sutherland
as Col. Mikhail Fetisov
Max von Sydow
as Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Andrei Chikatilo
Joss Ackland
as Bondarchuk
John Wood
as Gorbunov
Radu Amzulescu
as Federenko
Imelda Staunton
as Mrs. Burakov
András Bálint
as Ignatiev
Géza Balkay
as Procurator
László Váradi Balogh
as Peasant
Zsolt Biro
as Older Gay Man
