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To Kill a Mockingbird

  • 19621962
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
313K
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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
313K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,632
306
  • 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
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  • 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
    • 602User reviews
    • 160Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #109
    • 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)
    • All cast & crew
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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 reviews602

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    Top review
    9/10
    It does the book justice.
    After studying the outstanding book of To Kill A Mockingbird at school, I viewed this film, and was on the whole very impressed. Scout and Jem are portrayed brilliantly, considering the ages of the children who played them, and they, as with everything else in the production, are true to the book's spirit. Gregory Peck is perfect as the unflappable Atticus Finch, and deserved his Oscar. The music is worthy of praise, especially for the climatic scene, and the raw emotion and feeling of the book is amply conveyed. All of the cast are well cast, and it's interesting to ponder how much this film, at the time, would've shocked. That the book explores racism and outsiders in a southern town, through the eyes of a child is genius and works very nicely here. The only problems are minor- much of the book's counter-balancing humour was left out, certain characters are omitted (Dolphus Raymond and Aunt Alexandra), and some of the book's early characterisation is missed. Aside from these gripes, this is a magical film and a "must-see," as a companion piece to the classic novel. 9/10
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    • HenryHextonEsq
    • Dec 15, 1998

    FAQ9

    • What was the medal found by Jem and significance of it?
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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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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

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