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True Crime

1999·Movie·R·127 min·6.5(859)

An innocent man has only 12 hours to live...

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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Where to watch True Crime in United States

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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainNetflix, Filmin, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About True Crime

True Crime is a 1999 English-language crime, thriller and mystery film directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast is led by Clint Eastwood, Isaiah Washington, LisaGay Hamilton. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

True Crime was produced by The Zanuck Company, Malpaso Productions, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 19, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $55 million, it went on to gross $17 million worldwide.

Director
Clint Eastwood
Writers
Larry Gross, Paul Brickman, Stephen Schiff
Release date
March 19, 1999
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$17 million
Production
The Zanuck Company, Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
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True Crime cast & crew

True Crime was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Larry Gross, Paul Brickman, and Stephen Schiff.

The cast features Clint Eastwood as Steve Everett, Isaiah Washington as Frank Louis Beechum, LisaGay Hamilton as Bonnie Beechum, James Woods as Alan Mann, Denis Leary as Bob Findley, and Bernard Hill as Warden Luther Plunkitt.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lennie Niehaus, cinematography is by Jack N. Green, and it was produced by Clint Eastwood and Richard D. Zanuck.

Is True Crime worth watching?

True Crime holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 859 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, thriller, and mystery, True Crime is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch True Crime

True Crime isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Cast of True Crime

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Steve Everett

Isaiah Washington

Isaiah Washington

Frank Louis Beechum

LisaGay Hamilton

LisaGay Hamilton

Bonnie Beechum

James Woods

James Woods

Alan Mann

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Bob Findley

Bernard Hill

Bernard Hill

Warden Luther Plunkitt

Diane Venora

Diane Venora

Barbara Everett

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Réverend Shillerman

Michael Jeter

Michael Jeter

Dale Porthouse

Mary McCormack

Mary McCormack

Michelle Ziegler

Hattie Winston

Hattie Winston

Mrs. Russel

Penny Bae Bridges

Penny Bae Bridges

Gail Beechum

True Crime — FAQs

Where can I watch True Crime in United States?

True Crime is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is True Crime in?

True Crime is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is True Crime?

True Crime runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

What is True Crime rated?

True Crime is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 859 ratings.

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