Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.
as Lt. Viktor Burakov
as Col. Mikhail Fetisov
as Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky
as Andrei Chikatilo
as Bondarchuk
as Gorbunov
as Federenko
as Mrs. Burakov
as Ignatiev
as Procurator
as Peasant
as Older Gay Man
as Tatevsky
as Gay Partner
as Front Detective
as Execution Guard
as Burakov's Daughter
as Burakov's Son
as Office Manager
as Peasant
as Vague Looking Girl
as Train Track Boy
as Station Drunk
as Doctor
as Plainclothesman
as Militiaman
as Hanging Boy
as Ivanov
as Drunk Father
as Wall Eyed Boy
as Desk Cop
as Peasant Mother
as Young Announcer
as Peasant
as Constable
as Dunenkov
as Announcer
as Scruffy Man
as Young Attendant
as Slow Woman
as Mrs. Chikatilo
as Drunken Woman
as Man in Robe
as Kid Militiaman
as Beautiful Blonde Girl
as Older Partner
as Detective
as Eating Soldier #1
as Gypsy
as Farmer
as Wizened Peasant Woman
as Eating Soldier #2