One Year in a Life of Crime
Synopsis
Their job is stealing, their lives a cruel dead end. Director Jon Alpert takes his cameras undercover for this hard-hitting look at men who live by theft and suffer addiction. Focusing on a year in the lives of three professional criminals, this gritty profile—which includes hidden-camera footage of actual thefts—exposes the "petty" crimes that are paralyzing America.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Alpert
- Original Title
- One Year in a Life of Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Alpert
John Custodio
Maryann DeLeo, Janet Storti, Jon Alpert
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Alpert
Director
John Custodio
Editor
Maryann DeLeo
Producer
Janet Storti
Producer
Jon Alpert
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What is One Year in a Life of Crime about?
Their job is stealing, their lives a cruel dead end. Director Jon Alpert takes his cameras undercover for this hard-hitting look at men who live by theft and suffer addiction. Focusing on a year in the lives of three professional criminals, this gritty profile—which includes hidden-camera footage of actual thefts—exposes the "petty" crimes that are paralyzing America.
Who directed One Year in a Life of Crime?
One Year in a Life of Crime was directed by Jon Alpert.
Who stars in One Year in a Life of Crime?
The principal cast of One Year in a Life of Crime includes Jon Alpert, Robert Steffey, Freddie Rodriguez.
When was One Year in a Life of Crime released and how long is it?
One Year in a Life of Crime was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 55m.