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Chaos: The Manson Murders

Chaos: The Manson Murders

DocumentaryCrime3.1

In August 1969, Charles Manson's followers killed seven people on his orders. Why? Explore a conspiracy of mind control, CIA experiments, and murder.In August 1969, Charles Manson's followers killed seven people on his orders. Why? Explore a conspiracy of mind control, CIA experiments, and murder.

March 6, 2025 · Directed by Errol Morris

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Runtime1h 36m
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Cast & crew

Charles Manson
Self (archive footage)
Stephen Kay
Self - Prosecutor
Tom O'Neill
Self - Writer
Gregg Jakobson
Self - Talent Scout
Bobby Beausoleil
Self (voice)
Louis "Jolly" West
Self (archive footage)
Bernard Crowe
Self (archive footage)
Susan Atkins
Self (archive footage)
Tex Watson
Self (archive footage)
Patricia Krenwinkel
Self (archive footage)
Leslie Van Houten
Self (archive footage)
Terry Melcher
Self (archive footage)

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