Honor Thy Father & Mother: The Menendez Murders (1994)
Directed by Paul Schneider
Genres - Drama, Crime |
Sub-Genres - Docudrama, True Crime |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
For a couple of years during the mid '90s, the Menendez Brothers, Lyle and Erik, held the country's interest after they stood trial for cold-bloodedly killing their parents. The murders took place in L.A., where both victims had successful Hollywood careers. What shocked the nation was that the nicely dressed, soft-spoken defendants claimed their parents abused them all their life. This sensationalistic dramatization is the first of several TV movies that exploited the brothers and their trial.
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family, fratricide, killing, matricide, murder, trial [courtroom]
