Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)
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- Unrated
- 1h 23min
- Biography, Crime
- 06 Feb 1991 (France)
- Movie
Arriving in Chicago, Henry moves in with ex-con acquaintance Otis and starts schooling him in the ways of the serial killer.
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Awards:
- 9 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Mary Demas | ... |
Dead Woman / Dead Prostitute / Hooker #1
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| Michael Rooker | ... |
Henry
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Anne Bartoletti | ... |
Waitress
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Elizabeth Kaden | ... |
Dead Couple - Wife
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Ted Kaden | ... |
Dead Couple - Husband
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Denise Sullivan | ... |
Floating Woman
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Anita Ores | ... |
Mall Shopper #1
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Megan Ores | ... |
Mall Shopper #2
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Cheri Jones | ... |
Mall Shopper #3
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Monica Anne O'Malley | ... |
Mall Victim
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Bruce Quist | ... |
Husband
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Erzsebet Sziky | ... |
Hitchiker
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| Tracy Arnold | ... |
Becky
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| Tom Towles | ... |
Otis
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David Katz | ... |
Henry's Boss
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John Scafidi | ... |
Kid with Football #1
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Benjamin Passman | ... |
Kid with Football #2
(as Benjamen Passman)
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Flo Spink | ... |
Woman in Cadillac
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| Kurt Naebig | ... |
High School Jock
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Kristin Finger | ... |
Hooker #2
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Lily Monkus | ... |
Woman in Beauty Shop
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| Ray Atherton | ... |
Fence
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Eric Young | ... |
Parole Officer
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Rick Paul | ... |
Shooting Victim
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| Peter Van Wagner | ... |
Bum #1
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Tom McKearn | ... |
Bum #2
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Frank Coronado | ... |
Bum #3
(as Frank Coranado)
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| Lisa Temple | ... |
Murdered Family - Wife
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Brian Graham | ... |
Murdered Family - Husband
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Sean Ores | ... |
Murdered Family - Son
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Pamela Fox | ... |
Hair Stylist
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Waleed B. Ali | ... |
Store Clerk
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Donna Dunlap | ... |
Dog Walker
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Augie the Dog | ... |
Delores
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Directed by
| John McNaughton | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Richard Fire | ... | (written by) & |
| John McNaughton | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Malik B. Ali | ... | executive producer |
| Waleed B. Ali | ... | executive producer |
| Lisa Dedmond | ... | producer |
| Steven A. Jones | ... | producer |
| John McNaughton | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ken Hale | ||
| Steven A. Jones | ||
| Robert McNaughton | ||
Cinematography by
| Charlie Lieberman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Elena Maganini | ||
Casting By
| Jeffery Lyle Segal | ||
Art Direction by
| Rick Paul | ||
Costume Design by
| Patricia Hart | ||
Makeup Department
| Michael J. Alonzi | ... | makeup effects crew |
| Chuck Gatz | ... | hair stylist |
| Herb Nordheimer | ... | makeup effects crew |
| Bernd Rantscheff | ... | makeup artist (as Berndt Rantscheff) |
| Jeffery Lyle Segal | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Scott Whitehead | ... | makeup effects crew |
Production Management
| Lisa Dedmond | ... | production manager |
| Steven A. Jones | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Andrew Bradburn | ... | second assistant director |
| Paul Chen | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Frank Coronado | ... | storyboard artist |
| Rick Paul | ... | property master / set dresser |
Sound Department
| Cory Coken | ... | sound editor |
| Ric Coken | ... | post-production sound mixer (as Rick Coken) |
| Dan Haberkorn | ... | sound effects |
| Elena Maganini | ... | post-production sound editor |
| Jim Moore | ... | rerecording assistant |
| Louie Quiroz | ... | assistant post-production sound mixer |
| Steve Wilburn | ... | sound re-recording assistant |
| Thomas T. Yore | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| Lee Ditkowski | ... | technical effects |
Stunts
| Paul M. Lane | ... | stunts |
| David Woolley | ... | fight coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dave Buckley | ... | grip |
| Brian Graham | ... | grip |
| David Mahlman | ... | assistant camera (as Dave Mahlman) |
| Paul Petraitis | ... | still photographer |
| Bernd Rantscheff | ... | still photographer (as Berndt Rantscheff) |
| Bradley Sellers | ... | assistant camera (as Brad Sellars) |
| Alan Thatcher | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Patricia Hart | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Steven A. Jones | ... | music director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Melanie Hecht | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Richard Fire | ... | acting coach |
| Steven A. Jones | ... | title designer |
| David Le Boy | ... | title designer (as David LeBoy) |
| Bradley Magon | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Kevin Dougherty | ... | special thanks |
| Greg Doyle | ... | special thanks |
| Tommy Dubois | ... | special thanks |
| Mic Fabus | ... | special thanks |
| Neil Flynn | ... | special thanks (as Neal Flynn) |
| Judith Gold | ... | acknowledgment: Chuck Gatz courtesy of |
| Steven Hager | ... | special thanks |
| Larry Hart | ... | special thanks |
| Bob Jorgenson | ... | special thanks |
| Jeanette Jorgenson | ... | special thanks |
| C.J. Kavooras | ... | special thanks |
| Alex Kerr | ... | special thanks |
| Charles Michaels | ... | special thanks |
| Becky Passman | ... | special thanks |
| Elizabeth Passman | ... | special thanks |
| Paul Petraitis | ... | special thanks |
| Wendy Sander | ... | special thanks |
| Mike Sandlass | ... | special thanks |
| Laura Storto | ... | special thanks |
| Barb Sun | ... | special thanks |
| Greg Sun | ... | special thanks |
| Pat Thompson | ... | special thanks |
| Cath Whitney | ... | special thanks |
| James Young | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Greycat Films (1990) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinépix Film Properties (CFP) (1990) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Pierre Grise Distribution (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- Kamras Film Group (1992) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Kulturföreningen Kedjan (1992) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Triangelfilm (1992) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Lucian Films (1992) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Shooting Star Film Distribution BV (1993) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Astro Distribution (1997) (Germany) (VHS)
- MPI Media Group (1998) (United States) (DVD) (director's edition)
- MPI Media Group (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Dark Sky Films (2005) (World-wide)
- MPI Media Group (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Cable Hogue Co. (1992) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Dendy Films (1992) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Electric Pictures (1992) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (censored for theatrical release)
- Arrow Films (2022) (United Kingdom) (Ultra HD Blu-ray) (limited edition)
- Atlantic Film (2001) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Bildstörung (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Bildstörung (2015) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- C/FP Video (Canada) (VHS) (unknown)
- Columbia TriStar Hoyts Home Video (1992) (Australia) (video)
- Dark Sky Films (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Electric Video (1993) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (heavily censored for video release)
- Filmfreak Distributie (2010) (Netherlands) (DVD) (25th anniversary edition)
- Future Film (2001) (Finland) (DVD)
- Indaco Pictures (2014) (Italy)
- Kamras Film Group (Finland) (VHS)
- Look Filmes (Brazil) (VHS)
- MPI Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- MPI Home Video (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Night Visions Distribution (2021) (Finland) (Blu-ray)
- Notorious Pictures (2020) (Italy) (video)
- Optimum Home Entertainment (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2021) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Triangelfilm (1996) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Turbine Medien (2022) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Turbine Medien (2022) (Germany) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alloy Music (soundtrack published by)
- Chicago Police Department (special thanks)
- Ferrer Talent (special thanks)
- Lassen's Tap (special thanks)
- MPI Home Video (courtesy of) (excerpts from "Becket")
- Mayor's Office, Chicago (special thanks)
- Midway International Airport (special thanks)
- Screen Time Images (film restoration)
- Sproute Route (catering)
- The Organic Theatre (special thanks)
- Tone Zone Recording (music recorded at)
- Waxwork Records (soundtrack available from)
- Zenith D.B. (post-production sound services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Loosely based on serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, the film follows Henry and his roommate Otis who Henry introduces to murdering randomly selected people. The killing spree depicted in the film starts after Otis' sister Becky comes to stay with them. The people they kill are strangers and in one particularly gruesome attack, kill all three members of a family during a home invasion. Henry lacks compassion in everything he does and isn't the kind to leave behind witnesses - of any kind. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | The shocking true story of Henry Lee Lucas. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $111,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Michael Rooker said he was working as a janitor when he auditioned for the part of Henry, and went to the audition in his janitor uniform. He got the part, and continued to wear his uniform throughout the film shoot. He only had one jacket, though, and he took it off before he "killed" anyone, so he wouldn't get blood on it. See more » |
| Goofs | In the opening shot of the movie of a woman's body, the "dead" woman (Mary Demas) takes a few breaths towards the end of the shot, as seen by the movement of her stomach. The filmmakers point this out in the commentary, and show additional footage in the outtakes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Gorgon Video Magazine (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Too Old for These Blues See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Before the film begins the following can be read: "This film is a fictional dramatization of certain events. 'Henry' is not intended to be an accurate portrayal of a true story. The film is based partly on confessions of a person named Henry, many of which he later recanted. As to Otis and Betty, the film is fictional." See more » |
| Quotes |
Store clerk:
How about those Bears? Henry: Fuck the Bears. See more » |