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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) -- Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice.
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Harper Lee (novel)
Horton Foote (screenplay)
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Release Date:
25 December 1962 (USA) more
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The most beloved and widely read Pulitzer Prize Winner now comes vividly alive on the screen! more
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Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice. full summary | full synopsis
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Won 3 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 12 nominations more
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129 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)
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USA:Approved (PCA #20267) | UK:A (original rating) | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | UK:PG (video rating) | Iceland:12 | Portugal:M/12 | USA:Not Rated (DVD) | Germany:12 (DVD rating) | Australia:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Finland:K-16 | South Korea:12 | Sweden:15 | West Germany:12 (f)
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Atticus Finch is modeled on Harper Lee's own father, Amasa Lee, an attorney whose 1923 defense of a black client inspired the novel's trial. Gregory Peck met with Amasa Lee - then 82 years old - and formed a strong bond with him. Unfortunately Lee died during filming, so his daughter Harper gave Peck his watch and chain. Peck was wearing that same watch and chain at the Academy Awards the following year when he won the Oscar for Best Actor. more
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Continuity: While Atticus is questioning Mr. Ewell in the courtroom, Mr. Ewell has his left arm draped over the back of the witness chair in some shots and by his side in others. more
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Jem: Atticus says cheating a black man is ten times worse than cheating a white. more
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113 out of 143 people found the following comment useful.
enough can't be said, 11 April 2002
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Author: jam5219 from Nebraska

Enough good things can't be said about this movie. It is undoubtedly one of the best and most moving films ever made. No other racial injustice or discriminatory based movie can even compare with "To Kill a Mockingbird". This movie not only makes you sympathize with those who were being discriminated against, but also those who fought for those people. One of the most moving parts of the movie is when Atticus Finch is leaving the court room and Reverend Sykes tells Scout to "stand up your father is passing".

Gregory Peck has always been one of my favorite actors. This is definitely one of my favorite roles that he has ever played, and he does an excellent job at it. Mary Badham and Philip Alford are excellent as Jem and Scout. Mary Badham became the youngest girl to receive an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress for her role as Scout. Although it had a short time on screen, Robert Duvall's portrayal of "Boo" Radley was one of his very first roles on screen and what better movie than "To Kill a Mockingbird" to kick off your acting career.

A great movie of all times.

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