Manson
Seen it?1973 | 83 min | Documentary
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for the curious. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 23 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Prosecuting attorney Vincent Bugliosi and Manson "family" members Lynette Fromme, Mary Brunner and Sandra Good discuss the Tate-LaBianca murders.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Hendrickson, Laurence Merrick
- Charles MansonHimself
- Vincent BugliosiHimself
- Lynette FrommeHerself
- Bruce DavisHimself
- Paul WatkinsHimself
- Mary BrunnerHerself
- Jesse PearsonNarrator (voice)