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Crime of the Century (1996): Cast

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Crime of the Century is a 1996 crime drama directed by Mark Rydell, starring Scott N. Stevens as Col. Charles Lindbergh, Stephen Rea and Isabella Rossellini. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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Crime of the Century (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Mark Rydell
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
Astoria Productions Ltd.
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Crime of the Century About?

The premise of Crime of the Century without spoilers.

In 1932 the nation was horrified by the kidnapping, ransom and murder of Charles Lindbergh’s 14‑month‑old son. The film follows the investigation, the 1934 arrest of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, his trial and execution, showing a police force that fabricated evidence, bribed and blackmailed witnesses, and hid exculpatory information.

Crime of the Century Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • charles lindbergh character
  • reference to charles lindbergh
  • reenactment
  • true crime
  • scapegoat
  • lindbergh kidnapping
  • sergeant
  • miscarriage of justice
  • kidnapping
  • docudrama
  • 1930s
  • conspiracy
+2 more
  • based on true story
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Crime of the Century Cast & Characters

Scott N. Stevens leads the cast as Col. Charles Lindbergh, with Stephen Rea as Bruno Richard Hauptmann and Isabella Rossellini as Anna Hauptmann. Directed by Mark Rydell; 64 actors are credited in all.

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More from Mark Rydell

More films directed by Mark Rydell: For the Boys, The Thrill Can Kill, The River and Harry and Walter Go to New York.

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Crime of the Century Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Le Crime du siècle - L'enlèvement du bébé Lindbergh” and “Das Verbrechen des Jahrhunderts”.

Also known as
  • Le Crime du siècle - L'enlèvement du bébé Lindbergh
  • Das Verbrechen des Jahrhunderts
  • Crime do Século
  • Le crime du siècle
  • 世纪之案
  • El crimen del siglo

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FAQ

Crime of the Century FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Crime of the Century, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Crime of the Century?

Crime of the Century runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was Crime of the Century released?

Crime of the Century was released on September 14, 1996.

Who directed Crime of the Century?

Crime of the Century was directed by Mark Rydell.

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Who is in the cast of Crime of the Century?

Crime of the Century stars Scott N. Stevens as Col. Charles Lindbergh, Stephen Rea as Bruno Richard Hauptmann and Isabella Rossellini as Anna Hauptmann, among 64 credited actors.

Does Crime of the Century have a post-credit scene?

No. Crime of the Century has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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