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Cast
Robert Graysmith
as Himself - Author of 'Zodiac' and 'Zodiac Unmasked'
Arthur Spinelli
as Himself - Former Solano County Saloon Owner
Donald Cheney
as Himself - Former Friend of Arthur Leigh Allen
Sandy Panzarella
as Himself - Friend of Donald Cheney & Acquaintance of Arthur Leigh Allen
Norman Boudreau
as Himself - College Friend of Arthur Leigh Allen
George Bawart
as Himself - Vallejo Police Dept (Ret)
Sharon Pagaling Hagon
as Herself - Criminal Profiler
Donald Fouke
as Himself - San Francisco Police Dept (Ret)
David Slaight
as Himself - Napa County Sheriff Dept (Ret)
Nancy Slover
as Herself - City of Vallejo '355' Operator
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2008
Runtime0h 42m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Crime
Votes3
DirectorDavid Prior
WritersDavid Prior
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHis Name Was Arthur Leigh Allen
About His Name Was Arthur Leigh Allen
“Prime Suspect: His Name Was Arthur Leigh Allen” delves into the life of chief suspect Arthur Leigh Allen with interviews from those who knew him, interviewed him, or briefly met him. By the end of this 41½-minute feature, you may find the quandary of the Zodiac’s identity is still frustratingly present.
Directed by David Prior, His Name Was Arthur Leigh Allen leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Graysmith, Arthur Spinelli, Donald Cheney — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2008.
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