Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker


2h 1989

Brief Synopsis

A movie based on the real-life, mass-murder case involving Richard Ramirez, known as the "Night Stalker," who was captured in Los Angeles in 1985. The telefilm chronicles the investigation of Los Angeles detectives Frank Salerno and Gil Carrillo leading to the arrest of serial killer Ramirez.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hunt For the Night Stalker, Murder Without Motive, Trackdown
MPAA Rating
Genre
Crime
Drama
Release Date
1989
Production Company
CFI Hollywood; Clairmont Camera, Inc.; Horta Editorial & Sound; Howard Anderson Company; NBC Entertainment; Ryder Sound Services Inc
Distribution Company
Academy Entertainment
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

A movie based on the real-life, mass-murder case involving Richard Ramirez, known as the "Night Stalker," who was captured in Los Angeles in 1985. The telefilm chronicles the investigation of Los Angeles detectives Frank Salerno and Gil Carrillo leading to the arrest of serial killer Ramirez.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hunt For the Night Stalker, Murder Without Motive, Trackdown
MPAA Rating
Genre
Crime
Drama
Release Date
1989
Production Company
CFI Hollywood; Clairmont Camera, Inc.; Horta Editorial & Sound; Howard Anderson Company; NBC Entertainment; Ryder Sound Services Inc
Distribution Company
Academy Entertainment
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States November 12, 1989

Released in United States on Video September 19, 1991

Previous title: "Trackdown."