The Chelsea Murders
1981 · 104 min · ★ 6.3 · Thriller, Horror, TV Movie
When a barmaid and part-time model becomes a murderer's third victim in Chelsea, the only apparent links are to a local reporter, Mary, and three art graduates financing a film with local part-time jobs.
Directed by Derek Bennett
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Cast
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Dave King Warton -
Antony Carrick Summers -
Michael Feast Steve - G Guy Gregory Artie
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Miranda Bell Mary - R Richard Hampton Chris
- D Derek Broome PC Nutter
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David Yip Denny - C Chris Gannon Logan
- P Penny Leatherbarrow Mrs Honey
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Darien Angadi Abo -
David Gant Frank
Make it a double feature
3h 52m togetherA close match in mood and era.
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