The Russian Cracker

The Russian Cracker (1999)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1999-08-12
  • Runtime: 0h 50min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: BBC
  • Production Country: Russia, Soviet Union, United Kingdom
  • Director: James Kent

Summary

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.

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  • Alexander Bukhanovsky

    as Self - Dr. Alexander Bukhanovsky
  • Veronika Hyks

    as Narrator
  • Diran Meghreblian

    as Voice
  • Michael Poole

    as Voice
  • Renat Levenstein

    as Voice
  • Rita Weissman

    as Voice
  • Vladimir Krishtopa

    as Self - Serial Killer
  • Andrei Chikatilo

    as Self - Serial Killer (Archive footage)
  • Ion Andreevich Prodan

    as Self - Serial Killer (Archive footage)
  • Amurkhan Yandiyev

    as Self - Head of Serious Crimes Unit
  • Sasha Chepel

    as Self - Aleksandr Chepel’s Father
Editing Malcolm Daniel Editor
Directing James Kent Director
Production James Kent Producer

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