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Ed Gein

Before DAHMER, Before GACY, There was ED.
Nov 17, 2000 · 1h 29m
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Crime
Drama
Horror
Thriller

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The true story of Edward Gein, the farmer whose horrific crimes inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Silence of the Lambs. This is the first film to Gein's tormented upbringing, his adored but domineering mother, and the 1957 arrest uncovered the most bizarre series of murders America has ever seen

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CAST

Steve Railsback
Ed Gein
Carrie Snodgress
Augusta W, Gein
Carol Mansell
Collette Marshall
Sally Champlin
Mary Hogan
Steve Blackwood
Brian
Nancy Linehan Charles
Eleanor
Bill Cross
George Gein
Travis McKenna
Ronnie
Directed by Chuck Parello

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
$5,708
Production
City Heat Productions, Kunert/Manes Entertainment LLC, Unapix Entertainment Productions, Tartan Films
Country
US, GB

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