Crime and Punishment
Synopsis
Former student Raskolnikov is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, Raskolnikov struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence B. McGill
- Screenplay & Story
- Fyodor Dostoevsky, Charles A. Taylor
- Original Title
- Crime and Punishment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Arrow Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence B. McGill
Fyodor Dostoevsky, Charles A. Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Charles A. Taylor
Writer
Lawrence B. McGill
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crime and Punishment
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What is Crime and Punishment about?
Former student Raskolnikov is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, Raskolnikov struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.
Who directed Crime and Punishment?
Crime and Punishment was directed by Lawrence B. McGill.
Who stars in Crime and Punishment?
The principal cast of Crime and Punishment includes Derwent Hall Caine, Cherrie Coleman, Lydia Knott, Carl Gerard, Sidney Bracey.
When was Crime and Punishment released and how long is it?
Crime and Punishment was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Crime and Punishment based on a book or true story?
Crime and Punishment is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".