The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer

The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer

A daughter murdered. A killer on the run. A father who wouldn't give up.

1999 · 99 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama, Thriller, TV Movie

An account of early 1970s social activist Ira Einhorn, who allegedly murdered his girlfriend and then fled the country.

Directed by William A. Graham · Written by Steven Levy

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