The Tell-Tale Heart
Synopsis
A computer-generated rendering of the classic Poe tale about a man's sanity being a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
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- Director
- Michael Swertfager
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Swertfager
- Original Score
- Virgil Franklin
- Original Title
- The Tell-Tale Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Swertfager
Michael Swertfager
Virgil Franklin
Michael Swertfager
Michael Swertfager
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Swertfager
Producer
Michael Swertfager
Writer
Michael Swertfager
Editor
Michael Swertfager
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Tell-Tale Heart about?
A computer-generated rendering of the classic Poe tale about a man's sanity being a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
Who directed The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart was directed by Michael Swertfager.
Who stars in The Tell-Tale Heart?
The principal cast of The Tell-Tale Heart includes John Andrews, Ron Hammond, Ricardo Calderon, Eddie Snow, Michael Swertfager.
When was The Tell-Tale Heart released and how long is it?
The Tell-Tale Heart was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tell-Tale Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tell-Tale Heart was composed by Virgil Franklin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).