American Criminal

2019Movie1 h 40 min

30
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A tense, intriguing thriller movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Corrupt Justice

"American Criminal" is filmed entirely in one shot ... A police officer, a prosecutor, a judge, and a forensic scientist conspire to manufacture evidence against murderers who they are convinced are guilty, but they lack the full proofs. When a criminal defense attorney threatens to expose their illicit activities, one of the group murders him. The police officer, who was opposed to the killing, is framed for the lawyer's murder and sentenced to life in prison. With this backstory in place, five years later he escapes prison and kidnaps the entire jury who convicted him, as well as his former judge, prosecutor and scientist allies. He assembles them all at a Jewish temple - the scene of the lawyer's murder - and proceeds to prove his innocence to them, while at the same time exacting just a bit more vigilante justice.

Feels like

  • Vigilante Justice
  • One-Shot Thriller
  • Framed Protagonist
  • Courtroom Drama
  • Conspiracy
  • Tense & Gritty
  • Social Critique
  • Moral Dilemma

Cast

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Directed by
Dylan Bank
Produced by
Ken Del Vecchio
Music by
Brian Kastan

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Facts

November 1, 2019 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
November 1, 2019
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
136 countries