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7.1/10   430 votes
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Director:
Mark Rydell
Writers (WGA):
Ludovic Kennedy (book)
William Nicholson (teleplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
14 September 1996 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama more
Plot:
In 1932, the nation was shocked when the 14-month-old son of Charles Lindberg was kidnapped, held for ransom... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Golden Globes. Another 5 nominations more
User Comments:
Crime of the Century stirs the viewer more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Stephen Rea ... Bruno Richard Hauptmann

Isabella Rossellini ... Anna Hauptmann

J.T. Walsh ... Col. Norman Schwarzkopf
Michael Moriarty ... Governor Harold Hoffman
Allen Garfield ... Lt. James Finn
John Harkins ... Edward Reilly
Barry Primus ... Ellis Parker

David Paymer ... David Wilentz
Bert Remsen ... Dr. John Condon

Don Harvey ... Lt. Gus Kramer
Gerald S. O'Loughlin ... Commissioner ORyan
Stefan Gierasch ... Albert Osborn Sr.
Jay Acovone ... Sgt. Wallace

Vyto Ruginis ... Lloyd Fisher
Scott N. Stevens ... Col. Charles Lindbergh
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some intense thematic elements, including an execution scene.
Runtime:
114 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo | Dolby
Certification:
Canada:PG (Ontario) | Netherlands:12 | UK:15 (video premiere) | USA:PG-13

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The character, Col. H. Norman Schwarzkopf played here by J.T. Walsh, was the father of Norman Schwarzkopf of Desert Storm fame. more
Movie Connections:
Version of The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case (1976) (TV) more

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1 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
Crime of the Century stirs the viewer, 7 July 2006
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Author: laughneyez6 from United States

This film, upon seeing the first few minutes, made me feel that it would be just like every other movie portraying a different perspective of the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case. But as the minutes dragged on I realized this was a touching story that makes the viewer really question the true outcome of the case over 50 years ago. This film made me look into the facts of the case, and 'Crime of the Century' portrays a popular and very possible outcome of the true case. For anyone who is an avid follower of the case, this movie is a must see. Rea's performance stirs the viewer to care for the accused Hauptmann and intends to set Bruno Hauptmann's side of the story straight.

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