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The Boston Strangler
“It’s bad enough if he’s guilty, but what if he’s innocent and you push him over the edge?”
Setting the Stage for a Controversial True Crime AdaptationIn 1966, writer Gerald Frank published his bestselling book about the Boston Strangler case, catching the attention of 20th Century Fox and producer Richard D. Zanuck. Director Richard Fleischer, known for his genre work, was brought on to helm the project. Against initial studio resistance, Tony Curtis lobbied hard for the lead role of Albert DeSalvo, even doing a screen test that convinced Zanuck. The film aimed to tell the story of the…
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