Movie

Crime of the Century

★ 6.8(12)19961h 54m

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Good to know

Director: Mark Rydell
Release date: 1996-09-14
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Astoria Productions Ltd.

About Crime of the Century

Crime of the Century is a 1996 movie in the Crime, Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Mark Rydell, starring Stephen Rea, Isabella Rossellini and J.T. Walsh. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Crime of the Century in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1932, the nation was shocked when the 14-month-old son of Charles Lindbergh was kidnapped, held for ransom, and murdered. Two years later, Bruno Richard Hauptmann was arrested, convicted, and executed. This film dramatizes the investigation against Hauptmann, the trial, and the execution, painting a picture of a corrupt police force under pressure to finger a killer framing an innocent man by manufacturing evidence, paying-off and blackmailing witnesses, and covering up exculpatory evidence.

Cast

Stephen Rea

Bruno Richard Hauptmann

Isabella Rossellini

Anna Hauptmann

J.T. Walsh

Col. Norman Schwarzkopf

Michael Moriarty

Governor Harold Hoffman

Allen Garfield

Lt. James Finn

John Harkins

Edward Reilly

Barry Primus

Ellis Parker

David Paymer

David Wilentz

Bert Remsen

Dr. John Condon

Don Harvey

Lt. Gus Kramer

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Commissioner O'Ryan

Stefan Gierasch

Albert Osborn Sr.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Crime of the Century in New Zealand?+

Crime of the Century is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Crime of the Century on Netflix?+

Crime of the Century is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Crime of the Century?+

Crime of the Century has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in Crime of the Century?+

Crime of the Century stars Stephen Rea, Isabella Rossellini, J.T. Walsh, Michael Moriarty and Allen Garfield.

When did Crime of the Century come out?+

Crime of the Century is a 1996 movie directed by Mark Rydell.

What genre is Crime of the Century?+

Crime of the Century is Crime, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Crime of the Century?+

Crime of the Century was directed by Mark Rydell.