The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Peter: A Study for a Portrait of a Serial Killer is a feature film that delivers uncompromising performances and rare, shocking archive to reveal for the first time ever the astonishing true story of The Yorkshire Ripper. Exploring his childhood, the sadistic murders of 13 women and his ongoing psychological treatment, the audience journey into the dark and twisted mind of Britain s most notorious serial killer. Psychiatrists say he is a dangerous paranoid schizophrenic, many think he is simply evil; this film challenges the audience to make up their own mind.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
Key crew
- Skip KiteScreenplay
- Skip KiteDirector
- Michel DuvoisinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Walt KissackPeter Sutcliffe
- Gary SharkeyDr Spencer
- Adam LewisAleck
- Nicholas BallMartin Clement
- Mike BurnieJohn
- Tracey WilkinsonJan
- Graham HornsbyBrian Jones
- Grahame EdwardsPathologist Dr Burns
- Julie HoultSusannah Chapman
- Matt SuttonDetective Lambton
- Thomas CoombesTom - TV assistant
- Lee Nicholas HarrisCustomer in pub