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Compulsion

1959Movie1 h 43 min

CrimeDrama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%85%
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

Summary

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

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Richard Fleischer
Written by
Meyer Levin, Richard Murphy
Produced by
Richard D. Zanuck
Music by
Lionel Newman

Everyone

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Facts

April 1, 1959 · 1 h 43 min · Violence

Released
April 1, 1959
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama, History, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
31 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story