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The People vs. Paul Crump

1962·Movie
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout storytelling, dialogue, and characters

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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An impassioned plea for the release of a young man sentenced to die in an Illinois prison.
Capital Punishment DramaLegal ActivismSocial InjusticeBiographical Case StudyHistorical Docu-DramaHuman Rights PleaPrison System CritiqueEmotional ResonanceEthical DilemmasThought-Provoking

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Is The People vs. Paul Crump worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The People vs. Paul Crump rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The People vs. Paul Crump?

1 h 0 min

The People vs. Paul Crump runs 1 h 0 min.

Is The People vs. Paul Crump based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The People vs. Paul Crump in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.