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True Crime

1999-03-19 · 127 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Thriller · Mystery · Drama

Boozer, skirt chaser, careless father. You could create your own list of reporter Steve Everett's faults but there's no time. A San Quentin Death Row prisoner is slated to die at midnight – a man Everett has suddenly realized is innocent.

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Directors
Clint Eastwood
Production companies
The Zanuck Company, Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 55,000,000
Revenue
USD 16,700,000

Top Cast

Clint EastwoodClint EastwoodSteve Everett
Isaiah WashingtonIsaiah WashingtonFrank Louis Beechum
LisaGay HamiltonLisaGay HamiltonBonnie Beechum
James WoodsJames WoodsAlan Mann
Denis LearyDenis LearyBob Findley
Bernard HillBernard HillWarden Luther Plunkitt
Diane VenoraDiane VenoraBarbara Everett
Michael McKeanMichael McKeanRéverend Shillerman
Michael JeterMichael JeterDale Porthouse
Mary McCormackMary McCormackMichelle Ziegler
Hattie WinstonHattie WinstonMrs. Russel
Penny Bae BridgesPenny Bae BridgesGail Beechum
Francesca EastwoodFrancesca EastwoodKate Everett
John FinnJohn FinnReedy
Laila RobinsLaila RobinsPatricia Findley
Sydney Tamiia PoitierSydney Tamiia PoitierJane March
Erik KingErik KingPussy Man
Graham BeckelGraham BeckelArnold McCardle
Frances FisherFrances FisherCecilia Nussbaum
Marissa RibisiMarissa RibisiAmy Wilson

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