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A Covenant with Death

1967Movie1 h 37 min

Drama
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DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–67%

A melancholic, intriguing drama movie about history and crime.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The bristling best seller comes to angry life.

An innocent man is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but as he's about to be hanged he accidentally kills his executioner. He now faces a new trial, presided over by a young and inexperienced judge.

Feels like

  • Legal Drama
  • Historical Setting
  • Psychological
  • Intrigue
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Crime & Punishment
  • Social Commentary
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Character-Driven

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Lamont Johnson
Written by
Saul Levitt, Lawrence B. Marcus, Stephen Becker

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Facts

February 15, 1967 · 1 h 37 min · Violence, Suicide Themes

Released
February 15, 1967
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries