Continuity mistake: When William Petersen is talking to his kid in the supermarket, the cereal boxes behind him on the shelves change between two shots. The items behind Kevin also change during the scene. (01:09:05 - 01:10:20)
Manhunter (1986)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Michael Mann
Starring: Brian Cox, Dennis Farina, Joan Allen, Tom Noonan, William Petersen
Francis Dolarhyde aka the Red Dragon gets shot to death by Will Graham using the Glaser safety slugs. Reba doesn't get killed. Graham then returns home to his family.
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Hannibal Lecktor: If one does what God does enough times, one will become as God is.
Trivia: Because his role was so emotionally exhausting, William Petersen did everything he could to rid himself of the Will Graham character after principal photography was completed. This included shaving off his beard, and cutting his hair and dyeing it blonde.
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Chosen answer: He wears the stocking over his face for two reasons: (a) to protect his identity (to make Lounds think he'll survive) and (b) remember that Francis believes he is an "ugly monster" so he is also wearing the stocking to defer judgement away from him.
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