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The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer

The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer

★ 4.7/10•1999•Drama
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An account of early 1970s social activist Ira Einhorn, who allegedly murdered his girlfriend and then fled the country.

William A. Graham · Director

Bruce Graham · Screenplay

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 9, 1999

Episodes

E182m

Night One

Based on true events, The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer tells the shocking story of Ira Einhorn, a respected American peace activist in 1970s America. He lives with Holly Maddux (Naomi Watts), but when he tries to leave him in 1977, she suddenly disappears under mysterious circumstances. Somewhat later, her lifeless body is found in a suitcase in the flat of Einhorn, who has meanwhile fled the country and in the following years cleverly manages to stay one step ahead of the authorities. However, Holly's father remains determined to bring justice in his daughter's name and after a lengthy manhunt, he finds the 'unicorn killer' in France in 1997.

May 9, 1999

E283m

Night Two

Based on true events, The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer tells the shocking story of Ira Einhorn, a respected American peace activist in 1970s America. He lives with Holly Maddux (Naomi Watts), but when he tries to leave him in 1977, she suddenly disappears under mysterious circumstances. Somewhat later, her lifeless body is found in a suitcase in the flat of Einhorn, who has meanwhile fled the country and in the following years cleverly manages to stay one step ahead of the authorities. However, Holly's father remains determined to bring justice in his daughter's name and after a lengthy manhunt, he finds the 'unicorn killer' in France in 1997.

May 9, 1999

Actors

Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson

Ira Einhorn

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

Fred Maddux

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Holly Maddux

Kellie Overbey

Kellie Overbey

Meg Maddux

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Det. Newhouse

Kirby Morrow

Kirby Morrow

John Maddux

Angela Vint

Angela Vint

Mary Maddux

Brian Kerwin

Brian Kerwin

Josef Sommer

Josef Sommer

William G. Schilling

William G. Schilling

Albert Schultz

Albert Schultz

Mimi Kuzyk

Mimi Kuzyk

Gregory Itzin

Gregory Itzin

Rosemary Murphy

Rosemary Murphy

Bea Einhorn

Bill MacDonald

Bill MacDonald

Police

Martin Donovan

Martin Donovan

Richard DiBenedetto

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