
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