Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 0.0/10
Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper
Overview
Occurring from the mid-1970s to 1981, the Ripper committed 13 murders. Viewed as ritualistic in nature, they were done with extreme brutality as he mocked the police during their desperate hunt for him. The victims were primiarly prostitutes or poor girls, with a few working girls tossed in. Generally he would hit a victim on the head with a hammer, sexually assault the lady, mutilate her, and then redress/re-arrangement the clothing and cover the corpse with her own coat.
This production, originally released in 1999, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Janet Suzman
Narrator
Andrew Laptew
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Christa Ackroyd
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Megan Winterburn
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Dick Holland
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Seasons
Miniseries
2 Episodes • Aired 1999-09-30
No season overview provided for this season.