Thought Crimes
“Can you be found guilty for your most dangerous thoughts?”
Synopsis
Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a trend of thought-policing across the nation. Featuring intimate interviews with Valle and insights from experts, Thought Crimes explores if someone can be found guilty for their most dangerous thoughts.
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Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop (HBO Documentary Films)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erin Lee Carr
- Original Score
- Ian Hultquist
- Original Title
- Thought Crimes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Abstract
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erin Lee Carr
Ian Hultquist
Bryan Sarkinen
Andrew Coffman
Andrew Rossi, Sheila Nevins, Erin Lee Carr
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Sarkinen
Director of Photography
Andrew Rossi
Producer
Ian Hultquist
Original Music Composer
Erin Lee Carr
Producer
Erin Lee Carr
Director
Andrew Coffman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Thought Crimes about?
Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a trend of thought-policing across the nation. Featuring intimate interviews with Valle and insights from experts, Thought Crimes explores if someone can be found guilty for their most dangerous thoughts.
Who directed Thought Crimes?
Thought Crimes was directed by Erin Lee Carr.
Who stars in Thought Crimes?
The principal cast of Thought Crimes includes Violet Blue, Alan Dershowitz, David Greenfield, Robert Kolker, Laurie Penny.
When was Thought Crimes released and how long is it?
Thought Crimes was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Thought Crimes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thought Crimes was composed by Ian Hultquist.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thought Crimes?
Thought Crimes holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).