DRAMA . 1968 . 1h 56m . 6.7/10

The Boston Strangler_

"Why did 13 women willingly open their doors to the Boston Strangler?"

Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon.

Starring Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy
6.7/10
Rating
1h 56m
Runtime
1968
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Why did 13 women willingly open their doors to the Boston Strangler?

Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon.

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Cast
Tony Curtis stars as Albert DeSalvo in The Boston Strangler.
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Year context
The Boston Strangler was released 58 years ago in 1968.
Overview
Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several...
The Boston Strangler is a Drama, Crime, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 56m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Country
United States
Rating
6.7/10 (243 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Boston Strangler about?
Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon.
How long is The Boston Strangler?
The Boston Strangler has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who stars in The Boston Strangler?
The cast of The Boston Strangler includes Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy, Mike Kellin, Hurd Hatfield.
What is the rating of The Boston Strangler?
The Boston Strangler has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 243 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Crime Thriller
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