2017

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

6.2(28 votes)

Ended

Documentary

Crime

Drama

Overview

In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.

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Eric Olson

Self - Frank Olson's Son

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Peter Sarsgaard

Frank Olson

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Molly Parker

Alice Olson

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Christian Camargo

Dr. Robert Lashbrook

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Tim Blake Nelson

Sidney Gottlieb

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Scott Shepherd

Vin Ruwet

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