When Women Kill (1983)
Overview
When Women Kill is a poignant documentary exploring the shocking violence that seven women fell victim to at the hands of men. The program profiles the battered women who speak frankly about the cruel abuse, threats, and fears, and the overassertive men who led them down a one-way path to death and destruction. The film features in-prison footage, including a segment depicting a confession by a follower of the notorious Charles Manson, Leslie Van Houten, who was convicted of two killing sprees and committed to life in prison.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.983 |
Directed By
Lee Grant
Crew
Lee Grant
Hart Perry
Barbara Kopple
Geri Ashur
Mary Beth Yarrow
Milton Justice
Joseph Feury
TOP CAST
Lee Grant
Herself
Leslie Van Houten
Herself
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