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1996114 minCrime, Drama, TV Movie

Crime of the Century

Is Crime of the Century a Hit or Flop?

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Is Crime of the Century worth watching? With a rating of 6.7/10, this Crime, Drama, TV Movie film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Crime of the Century Synopsis

In 1932, the nation was shocked when the 14-month-old son of Charles Lindbergh was kidnapped, held for ransom, and murdered. Two years later, Bruno Richard Hauptmann was arrested, convicted, and executed. This film dramatizes the investigation against Hauptmann, the trial, and the execution, painting a picture of a corrupt police force under pressure to finger a killer framing an innocent man by manufacturing evidence, paying-off and blackmailing witnesses, and covering up exculpatory evidence.

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Top Cast

Stephen Rea
Stephen ReaBruno Richard Hauptmann
Isabella Rossellini
Isabella RosselliniAnna Hauptmann
J. T. Walsh
J. T. WalshCol. Norman Schwarzkopf
Michael Moriarty
Michael MoriartyGovernor Harold Hoffman
Allen Garfield
Allen GarfieldLt. James Finn
John Harkins
John HarkinsEdward Reilly
Barry Primus
Barry PrimusEllis Parker
David Paymer
David PaymerDavid Wilentz
Bert Remsen
Bert RemsenDr. John Condon
Don Harvey
Don HarveyLt. Gus Kramer

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crime of the Century worth watching?

Crime of the Century has received mixed reviews with a 6.7/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Crime, Drama, TV Movie movies.

Is Crime of the Century hit or flop?

Crime of the Century has received average ratings (6.7/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Crime of the Century?

Crime of the Century is a Crime, Drama, TV Movie movie that In 1932, the nation was shocked when the 14-month-old son of Charles Lindbergh was kidnapped, held for ransom, and murdered. Two years later, Bruno Ri...

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