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Compulsion

1959-04-01 · 103 min · ★ 7.1

Crime · Drama · History · Thriller

Two close friends' plan to execute a flawless crime is crushed when one of them inadvertently leaves his glasses at the crime scene.

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Directors
Richard Fleischer
Production companies
Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,345,000
Revenue
USD 1,800,000

Top Cast

Dean StockwellDean StockwellJudd Steiner
Bradford DillmanBradford DillmanArthur A. Straus
Orson WellesOrson WellesJonathan Wilk
E.G. MarshallE.G. MarshallDistrict Attorney Harold Horn
Diane VarsiDiane VarsiRuth Evans
Martin MilnerMartin MilnerSid Brooks
Richard AndersonRichard AndersonMax Steiner
Robert F. SimonRobert F. SimonPolice Lt. Johnson
Robert BurtonRobert BurtonCharles Straus
Wilton GraffWilton GraffMr. Steiner
Louise LorimerLouise LorimerMrs. Straus aka 'Mumsy'
Gavin MacLeodGavin MacLeodPadua - Horn's Assistant
Edward BinnsEdward BinnsTom Daly
Colin KennyColin KennyCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Raoul FreemanCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Herschel GrahamCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)

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