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7.2 / 10(22 votes)IMDb19732h 24mUnited States of America

Juvenile Court

Synopsis

Before the Memphis Juvenile Court are a complex variety of cases: foster home placement, drug abuse, armed robbery, child abuse, and sexual offenses. Sequences illustrate such issues as community protection versus the desire for rehabilitation, the range and the limits of the choices available to the court, the psychology of the offender, and the constitutional and procedural questions involved in administering a juvenile court.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 4, 1973

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Frederick Wiseman
Original Title
Juvenile Court
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 24m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Frederick Wiseman

Director of Photography

William Brayne

Film Editing

Frederick Wiseman

Producers

Frederick Wiseman

Department Leadership Roster

William Brayne

Director of Photography

Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman

Director

Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman

Editor

Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Juvenile Court.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Juvenile Court

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Juvenile Court about?

Before the Memphis Juvenile Court are a complex variety of cases: foster home placement, drug abuse, armed robbery, child abuse, and sexual offenses. Sequences illustrate such issues as community protection versus the desire for rehabilitation, the range and the limits of the choices available to the court, the psychology of the offender, and the constitutional and procedural questions involved in administering a juvenile court.

Who directed Juvenile Court?

Juvenile Court was directed by Frederick Wiseman.

Who stars in Juvenile Court?

The principal cast of Juvenile Court includes Not specified.

When was Juvenile Court released and how long is it?

Juvenile Court was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.