The Man from the Pru

1990Movie1 h 26 min

82
GreatGoodWatch score
82
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

The 20 January 1931 slaying of Julia Wallace remains unsolved, despite an ongoing stream of investigative writers giving an impression that a solution to the crime has been found through a surfeit of working hypotheses.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Rob Rohrer
Written by
Robert Smith
Produced by
Roger Gregory

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Facts

June 30, 1990 · 1 h 26 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
June 30, 1990
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Man from the Pru worth watching?"

Questions about The Man from the Pru

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Man from the Pru worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4).

Will I feel good after watching The Man from the Pru?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch The Man from the Pru?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 7 for complexity.