The Craigslist Killer (film)
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| The Craigslist Killer | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Donald Martin Stephen Tolkin |
| Directed by | Stephen Kay |
| Starring | Jake McDorman Agnes Bruckner Kevin Kilner |
| Theme music composer | Tree Adams |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Kyle A. Clark |
| Cinematography | Jamie Barber |
| Editor | Hunter M. Via |
| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Lifetime |
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The Craigslist Killer is a 2011 American crime drama television film directed by Stephen Kay, written by Donald Martin and Stephen Tolkin, and starring Jake McDorman, Agnes Bruckner, Kevin Kilner, and William Baldwin. It follows the dark, mysterious life of Philip Markoff.
The film, which debuted on January 3, 2011 on Lifetime,[1] is based on the book A Date with Death: The Secret Life of the Accused "Craigslist Killer", written by Michele McPhee.[2]
Plot
Philip Markoff (McDorman) prepares for a promising future as a doctor and a life of happiness with his fiancée, Megan McAllister (Bruckner). Seemingly destined for greatness as one of Boston University’s brightest medical students, Markoff could do no wrong in the eyes of Megan, his friends, fellow students, and professors. But hidden from those close to him was the violent wrath only he and his victims knew — beginning with his alleged April 14, 2009, first-degree murder of Julissa Brisman, a masseuse who advertised her services on Craigslist. When police discover that the brutal killing and a number of other attacks on women were all connected to advertisements placed on Craigslist, their investigation ultimately leads them to Markoff. Investigating the case are detectives Bennett (Baldwin) and Frye (Close).
Cast
- Jake McDorman as Philip Markoff
- Agnes Bruckner as Megan McAllister
- Kevin Kilner as David McAllister
- Julia Campbell as Susan McAllister
- Candice Patton as Kate
- Leela Savasta as Julissa Brisman
- Joshua Close as Detective Frye
- William Baldwin as Detective Bennett
References
- ^ "The Craigslist Killer". Lifetime.
- ^ McPhee, Michele. A Date with Death: The Secret Life of the Accused "Craigslist Killer". St. Martin's True Crime Library).
