Manson (film)

Manson
Film poster
Directed by
Written by
  • Joan Huntington
  • Laurence Merrick
Produced by
  • Robert Hendrickson
  • Laurence Merrick
Starring
Narrated byJess Pearson
Cinematography
  • Jack Beckett
  • Leo Rivers
Edited byClancy Syrko
Music by
Distributed byAmerican International Pictures
Release date
  • January 1973 (1973-01)
Running time
83 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Manson is a 1973 documentary film by Robert Hendrickson and Laurence Merrick[1] about American criminal and cult leader Charles Manson and his followers, known as "The Family". Narrated by Jess Pearson, the film explores the origins of Manson and his disciples, and the lead-up and events of the Tate–LaBianca murders. It was initially distributed by American International Pictures, with re-releases handled by Tobann International Films.[2]