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To Kill a Mockingbird

  • 19621962
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
312K
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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
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Atticus Finch, a widowed lawyer in Depression-era Alabama, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his children against prejudice.Atticus Finch, a widowed lawyer in Depression-era Alabama, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his children against prejudice.Atticus Finch, a widowed lawyer in Depression-era Alabama, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his children against prejudice.

IMDb RATING
8.3/10
312K
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POPULARITY
1,820
16
  • Director
    • Robert Mulligan
  • Writers
    • Harper Lee(based on her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird")
    • Horton Foote(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Gregory Peck
    • John Megna
    • Frank Overton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Mulligan
  • Writers
    • Harper Lee(based on her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird")
    • Horton Foote(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Gregory Peck
    • John Megna
    • Frank Overton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 600User reviews
    • 159Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #108
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 14 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck
    • Atticus Finchas Atticus Finch
    John Megna
    John Megna
    • Dill Harrisas Dill Harris
    Frank Overton
    Frank Overton
    • Sheriff Heck Tateas Sheriff Heck Tate
    Rosemary Murphy
    Rosemary Murphy
    • Maudie Atkinsonas Maudie Atkinson
    Ruth White
    Ruth White
    • Mrs. Duboseas Mrs. Dubose
    Brock Peters
    Brock Peters
    • Tom Robinsonas Tom Robinson
    Estelle Evans
    Estelle Evans
    • Calpurniaas Calpurnia
    Paul Fix
    Paul Fix
    • Judge Tayloras Judge Taylor
    Collin Wilcox Paxton
    Collin Wilcox Paxton
    • Mayella Violet Ewellas Mayella Violet Ewell
    • (as Collin Wilcox)
    James Anderson
    James Anderson
    • Bob Ewellas Bob Ewell
    Alice Ghostley
    Alice Ghostley
    • Aunt Stephanie Crawfordas Aunt Stephanie Crawford
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Boo Radleyas Boo Radley
    William Windom
    William Windom
    • Mr. Gilmeras Mr. Gilmer
    Crahan Denton
    Crahan Denton
    • Walter Cunningham Sr.as Walter Cunningham Sr.
    Richard Hale
    Richard Hale
    • Nathan Radleyas Nathan Radley
    Mary Badham
    Mary Badham
    • Scout Finchas Scout Finch
    Phillip Alford
    Phillip Alford
    • Jemas Jem
    R.L. Armstrong
    • Manas Man
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Mulligan
    • Writers
      • Harper Lee(based on her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird")
      • Horton Foote(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Small-town Alabama, 1932. Atticus Finch (played by Gregory Peck) is a lawyer and a widower. He has two young children, Jem and Scout. Atticus Finch is currently defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. Meanwhile, Jem and Scout are intrigued by their neighbours, the Radleys, and the mysterious, seldom-seen Boo Radley in particular. —grantss
    • lawyer
    • false accusation
    • based on novel
    • small town
    • alabama
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    • Plot synopsis
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      • The most beloved and widely read Pulitzer Prize Winner now comes vividly alive on the screen!
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Mary Badham (Scout) and Gregory Peck (Atticus) became close during filming, and kept in contact for the rest of his life. Peck always called her "Scout", her character role, while Badham called Peck "Atticus".
    • Goofs
      (at around 30 mins) When Scout and Jem are debating Jem going back to retrieve his trousers from Boo Radley's, Scout can be seen mouthing Jem's lines.
    • Quotes

      Atticus Finch: I remember when my daddy gave me that gun. He told me that I should never point it at anything in the house; and that he'd rather I'd shoot at tin cans in the backyard. But he said that sooner or later he supposed the temptation to go after birds would be too much, and that I could shoot all the blue jays I wanted - if I could hit 'em; but to remember it was a sin to kill a mockingbird.

      Jem: Why?

      Atticus Finch: Well, I reckon because mockingbirds don't do anything but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat people's gardens, don't nest in the corncrib, they don't do one thing but just sing their hearts out for us.

    • Crazy credits
      The title is revealed in a child's crayon rubbing.
    • Connections
      Edited into Passage à l'acte (1993)

    User reviews600

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    Generally, I prefer to review movies I dislike, because I am better able to quantify negative opinions than positive ones, but "To Kill a Mockingbird" deserves a review as few other movies I have ever seen. I probably cannot make any statement about this film that has not already been made many times, but it really is one of the most beautiful and moving films I have ever seen.

    I first read Harper Lee's lovely novel when I was a young teen, and it was one of those books that gave me an experience that changed the way I perceived the world and my own family. The movie stays true to the wonderful, innocent prose.

    Every time I watch, I see my father in Atticus Finch. He, too, is a southerner who respects people and defends his beliefs. He also has always respected his children and treated us the way Atticus treats Scout and Jem. I also see other family and friends in various characters in the film, because we have such strong southern roots. Even the negative aspects of racial antipathy and loss of childish innocence bring certain memories to mind.

    Those who did not grow up in the south or with southern families might not see parallels the way I do, but the movie would be a gem to anyone. Gregory Peck put in the performance of his career, and the children acted in the least forced manner I have ever seen. The cinematography is also beautiful, and the script is perfectly balanced-not too sparse, but also not dialogue heavy.

    The best thing about "To Kill a Mockingbird" is that it preserves the spirit of the novel that resounds with so many people. This film stands as one of the best ever arguments for tolerance, loving families, and the beauty of life through a child's eyes. Everyone who watches movies ought to see it.
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    FAQ9

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 16, 1963 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ubiti ptico oponašalko
    • Filming locations
      • Monroeville, Alabama, USA
    • Production companies
      • Pakula-Mulligan
      • Brentwood Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $592,237
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $357,549
      • Mar 24, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $599,146
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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