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True Crime

1999 · 127 min · Director: Clint Eastwood

True Crime (1999) is a crime film, directed by Clint Eastwood. It stars Clint Eastwood and Isaiah Washington. It follows journalism in pursuit of the truth. The 127-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What True Crime Is About

Clint Eastwood's 1999 film follows a journalist assigned to interview a prisoner hours before his execution. He realises the man may be innocent. There is very little time. The film builds its tension on the clock; the narrative also works the journalist's own disordered life. The director leads as well. It is adapted from a novel. It was shot in California. Who it's for: those who like thrillers built as a race against time. Who it's not for: viewers troubled by the preparations for an execution; the film shows them in detail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is True Crime about?

Clint Eastwood's 1999 film follows a journalist assigned to interview a prisoner hours before his execution. He realises the man may be innocent.

Where can I watch True Crime?

True Crime is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is True Crime?

True Crime runs for 127 minutes (2h 7m).

When did True Crime come out?

True Crime was released in 1999.

Who directed True Crime?

True Crime was directed by Clint Eastwood.

Who stars in True Crime?

True Crime stars Clint Eastwood, Isaiah Washington, LisaGay Hamilton, James Woods.

What is True Crime's rating?

True Crime holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 65 out of 100.

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