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The Russian Cracker (1999)

ALL 08/12/1999 (en) Documentary 50 Min
  • Release
    08/12/1999
  • Production
    BBC
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  • Original title
    The Russian Cracker
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

Russia is grappling with a critical issue: they have become the country with the most at large serial killers in the world particularly concentrated in Rostov, the same city that witnessed Andrei Chikatilo's infamous killing spree. In response, law enforcement has turned to Dr. Alexander Bukhanovsky, a prominent psychiatrist and criminal profiler, who is implementing radical measures to understand the root causes of this phenomenon and develop effective solutions. Within Dr. Bukhanovsky's clinic, we encounter three of his young patients: Edward and Igor, whose families express deep concerns about their disturbing fantasies, and 'Mischa', who has perpetrated acts of torture and sexual assault. Dr. Bukhanovsky's approach is groundbreaking, offering treatment to potential serial offenders. However, critics argue that by keeping individuals like 'Mischa' anonymous, he may inadvertently shield them from public awareness and accountability, prompting debate over the ethics of his methods.

  1. James Kent

    Director

  2. Story

  4. James Kent

    Producer



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  1. Alexander Bukhanovsky

    Self - Dr. Alexander Bukhanovsky

  2. Veronika Hyks

    Narrator

  3. Diran Meghreblian

    Voice

  4. Michael Poole

    Voice

  5. Renat Levenstein

    Voice

  6. Rita Weissman

    Voice

  7. Vladimir Krishtopa

    Self - Serial Killer

  8. Andrei Chikatilo

    Self - Serial Killer (Archive footage)

  9. Ion Andreevich Prodan

    Self - Serial Killer (Archive footage)

  10. Amurkhan Yandiyev

    Self - Head of Serious Crimes Unit

  11. Sasha Chepel

    Self - Aleksandr Chepel’s Father

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Casts : 11 , Crews : 3

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The Russian Cracker (1999) 50 Min

ALL 08/12/1999 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 08/12/1999
  • Production
    BBC
  • Original title The Russian Cracker
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

Russia is grappling with a critical issue: they have become the country with the most at large serial killers in the world particularly concentrated in Rostov, the same city that witnessed Andrei Chikatilo's infamous killing spree. In response, law enforcement has turned to Dr. Alexander Bukhanovsky, a prominent psychiatrist and criminal profiler, who is implementing radical measures to understand the root causes of this phenomenon and develop effective solutions. Within Dr. Bukhanovsky's clinic, we encounter three of his young patients: Edward and Igor, whose families express deep concerns about their disturbing fantasies, and 'Mischa', who has perpetrated acts of torture and sexual assault. Dr. Bukhanovsky's approach is groundbreaking, offering treatment to potential serial offenders. However, critics argue that by keeping individuals like 'Mischa' anonymous, he may inadvertently shield them from public awareness and accountability, prompting debate over the ethics of his methods.

  1. James Kent

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Malcolm Daniel

    Editor

  4. James Kent

    Producer



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