The Russian Cracker

The Russian Cracker

1999
50m
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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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
BBC
Production Countries
Russia United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English Russian

Quick Facts

Release Date August 12, 1999
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt4689342

Cast

Alexander Bukhanovsky
Alexander Bukhanovsky

Self - Dr. Alexander Bukhanovsky

Veronika Hyks
Veronika Hyks

Narrator

Diran Meghreblian
Diran Meghreblian

Voice

Michael Poole
Michael Poole

Voice

Renat Levenstein
Renat Levenstein

Voice

Rita Weissman
Rita Weissman

Voice

Vladimir Krishtopa
Vladimir Krishtopa

Self - Serial Killer

Andrei Chikatilo
Andrei Chikatilo

Self - Serial Killer (Archive footage)

Ion Andreevich Prodan
Ion Andreevich Prodan

Self - Serial Killer (Archive footage)

Amurkhan Yandiyev
Amurkhan Yandiyev

Self - Head of Serious Crimes Unit

Sasha Chepel
Sasha Chepel

Self - Aleksandr Chepel’s Father

Key Crew

James Kent
Producer
James Kent
Director