True Crime
Boozer, skirt chaser, careless father. You could create your own list of reporter Steve Everett's faults but there's no time. A San Quentin Death Row prisoner is slated to die at midnight – a man Everett has suddenly realized is innocent.
Release Year
1999
Runtime
127 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Story Snapshot
Boozer, skirt chaser, careless father. You could create your own list of reporter Steve Everett's faults but there's no time. A San Quentin Death Row prisoner is slated to die at midnight – a man Everett has suddenly realized is innocent.
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True Crime is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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