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Monster (2003)

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Based on a true story.

An emotionally scarred highway drifter shoots a sadistic trick who rapes her, and ultimately becomes America's first female serial killer.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Patty Jenkins
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    Aileen Wuornos Charlize Theron
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    Selby Wall Christina Ricci
  • Profile picture of Bruce Dern
    Thomas Bruce Dern
  • Profile picture of Lee Tergesen
    Vincent Corey Lee Tergesen
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    Donna Annie Corley
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    Gene / Stuttering "John" Pruitt Taylor Vince
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    Evan / Undercover "John" Marco St. John
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    Will / Daddy "John" Marc Macaulay

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