The Russian Cracker
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1999-08-12
Runtime: 50 mins
Director: James Kent
Spoken language: English, Pусский
Genres: Documentary
Original title: The Russian Cracker
Production Companies: BBC
Production Countries: Russia, United Kingdom
Cast
Alexander Bukhanovsky
Veronika Hyks
Diran Meghreblian
Michael Poole
Renat Levenstein
Rita Weissman
Vladimir Krishtopa
Andrei Chikatilo
Ion Andreevich Prodan
Amurkhan Yandiyev
Sasha Chepel
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