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A Crime to Fit the Punishment

Synopsis

This fascinating making-of documentary investigates the controversy and political atmosphere surrounding the production of Salt of the Earth, movingly chronicling the filmmakers' defiance of the blacklist. (BAM) Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stephen Mack, Barbara Moss
Screenplay & Story
Stephen Mack, L.H. Whittemore, Barbara Moss, Susan Shattuck
Original Title
A Crime to Fit the Punishment
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
46m
Production Studios
Mack Moss Ltd.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stephen Mack, Barbara Moss

Screenplay & Story

Stephen Mack, L.H. Whittemore, Barbara Moss, Susan Shattuck

Director of Photography

Paul Goldsmith, Joseph Friedman, Ted Churchill

Film Editing

Stephen Mack, Barbara Moss

Department Leadership Roster

Stephen Mack

Writer

L.H. Whittemore

Writer

Barbara Moss

Writer

Stephen Mack

Editor

Barbara Moss

Editor

Susan Shattuck

Writer

Paul Goldsmith

Director of Photography

Joseph Friedman

Director of Photography

Ted Churchill

Director of Photography

Stephen Mack

Director

Barbara Moss

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Crime to Fit the Punishment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Crime to Fit the Punishment

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

What is A Crime to Fit the Punishment about?

This fascinating making-of documentary investigates the controversy and political atmosphere surrounding the production of Salt of the Earth, movingly chronicling the filmmakers' defiance of the blacklist. (BAM) Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Who directed A Crime to Fit the Punishment?

A Crime to Fit the Punishment was directed by Stephen Mack, Barbara Moss.

Who stars in A Crime to Fit the Punishment?

The principal cast of A Crime to Fit the Punishment includes Lee Grant, Paul Jarrico, Clinton Jencks, Virginia Jencks, Charles Coleman.

When was A Crime to Fit the Punishment released and how long is it?

A Crime to Fit the Punishment was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 46m.