Dominique Dunne: An American Tragedy: The E! True Hollywood Story


60m 1997

Brief Synopsis

Special focuses on the life and death of actress Dominique Dunne, the daughter of writer Dominick Dunne and sister of actor Griffin Dunne. Dominique was strangled to death by her boyfriend, John Sweeney, on October 30, 1982. In 1983, Sweeney's conviction on the reduced charge of manslaughter caused

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Release Date
1997

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Duration
60m

Synopsis

Special focuses on the life and death of actress Dominique Dunne, the daughter of writer Dominick Dunne and sister of actor Griffin Dunne. Dominique was strangled to death by her boyfriend, John Sweeney, on October 30, 1982. In 1983, Sweeney's conviction on the reduced charge of manslaughter caused public outrage. The special includes dramatic re-enactments and interviews with Dominique's friends, colleagues and some of the people involved with the murder case.

Film Details

Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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