Dahmer

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Dahmer

"The mind is a place of its own."

2002

1h 41m

5.3(307 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Horror

Overview

On February 15, 1992 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the world's most infamous serial killers, was convicted of 15 counts of murder and sentenced to 937 years in federal prison. This movie is based on events from his life.

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Cast & Crew

22 members

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Jeremy Renner

Jeffrey Dahmer

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Bruce Davison

Lionel Dahmer

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Artel Great

Rodney

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Matt Newton

Lance Bell

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Dionysio Basco

Khamtay

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Kate Williamson

Grandma

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Lily Knight

Mrs. Dahmer

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Christina Payano

Letitia

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Tom'ya Bowden

Shawna

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Sean Blakemore

Corliss

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Mickey Swenson

Officer Phillips

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Julius Branca

Officer Powell

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Pierson Blaetz

Officer Martin

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Vincent Zangari

Ohio Officer

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Xavier Lawrence

Young Man in Bar

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David Manis

Shop Steward

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Steve Keyes

New Guy

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Daniel McInerney

Bartender

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Archie Howard

Bouncer 1

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Damian Forester

Bouncer 2

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Christopher Louis

Corpse

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Beau Clark

Party Kid (uncredited)

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