Acts of Violence

Acts of Violence

1985 · 72 min · ★ 6.3 · Documentary, Crime

A riveting expose about the personalities of murderers and their motives. This 72 minute film covers the McDonalds' restaurant massacre, President Reagan's assassination attempt, serial murderer Henry Lee Lucas and others.

Directed by Imre Horvath · Written by Imre Horvath

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