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FRONTLINE takes a riveting and intimate look at a notorious murder case–the story of Maduev, a cunning Russian gangster and killer known as ‘The Wolf.’ Maduev charmed and seduced all who crossed his path, including his state prosecutor, Natasha Voronstova, who smuggled him a gun to make his escape from prison. With exclusive access to the central characters, the trial, and to secret KGB tapes, this film reveals the heart of a killer’s chilling story that has mesmerized Russia.
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