Désiré Landru

Désiré Landru

2005 · 96 min · ★ 5.8 · Crime, TV Movie

Désiré Landru - husband, lover - and murderer. Based on documented facts, this is the full story of one of the most ambiguous criminals and lovers of the 20th century, the first modern serial killer.

Directed by Pierre Boutron · Written by Pierre Boutron

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