Crime and Punishment USA
“Look Deep Into the Eyes of America's Violent Generation!”
Synopsis
A former student is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, the student struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.
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Crime & Punishment U.S.A. - ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2013-08-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Sanders
- Screenplay & Story
- Fyodor Dostoevsky, Walter Newman
- Original Score
- Herschel Burke Gilbert
- Original Title
- Crime and Punishment USA
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Sanders Associates, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Sanders
Fyodor Dostoevsky, Walter Newman
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Floyd Crosby
Merrill G. White
Terry Sanders
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Sanders
Director
Terry Sanders
Producer
Merrill G. White
Editor
Mort Rabinowitz
Production Design
Walter Newman
Writer
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Original Music Composer
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Crime and Punishment USA
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What is Crime and Punishment USA about?
A former student is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, the student struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.
Who directed Crime and Punishment USA?
Crime and Punishment USA was directed by Denis Sanders.
Who stars in Crime and Punishment USA?
The principal cast of Crime and Punishment USA includes George Hamilton, Mary Murphy, Frank Silvera, Marian Seldes, John Harding.
When was Crime and Punishment USA released and how long is it?
Crime and Punishment USA was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Crime and Punishment USA?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crime and Punishment USA was composed by Herschel Burke Gilbert.
Is Crime and Punishment USA based on a book or true story?
Crime and Punishment USA is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crime and Punishment USA?
Crime and Punishment USA holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).