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Cold Light of Day (1989)

1989-08-15 · 1h 21m · EN
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February, 1983. Detectives are called to a residential address in the London suburbs following reports that the drains have been clogged by human remains. One of the property’s residents, Dennis Nilsen – a mild-mannered and unassuming civil servant – is brought in for questioning, leading to the discovery of one of the most shocking and disturbing cases of serial murder ever to rock Britain.

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Bob FlagBob FlagDennis NilsenGeoffrey GreenhillGeoffrey GreenhillInspector SimmonsClaire KingClaire KingProstituteMartin Byrne-QuinnMartin Byrne-QuinnJoeKeith Hamilton CobbKeith Hamilton Cobb

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February, 1983. Detectives are called to a residential address in the London suburbs following reports that the drains have been clogged by human remains. One of the property’s residents, Dennis Nilsen – a mild-mannered and unassuming civil servant – is brought in for questioning, leading to the discovery of one of the most shocking and disturbing cases of serial murder ever to rock Britain.

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Cold Light of Day has a runtime of 81 minutes.

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