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One Year in a Life of Crime (1989): Cast

One Year in a Life of Crime (1989) movie poster

One Year in a Life of Crime is a 1989 documentary starring Jon Alpert, Freddie Rodriguez and Robert Steffey. It runs 55 minutes.

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One Year in a Life of Crime (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
55 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is One Year in a Life of Crime About?

The premise of One Year in a Life of Crime without spoilers.

They survive by stealing, trapped in a cruel dead‑end existence. Director Jon Alpert goes undercover with hidden cameras to deliver a hard‑hitting portrait of three career thieves and their battles with addiction. Over the course of a year the film captures real thefts and everyday moments, exposing the petty crimes that cripple parts of America.

One Year in a Life of Crime Themes & Keywords

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  • hidden camera
  • petty criminal
  • gang
  • theft
  • taking drugs
  • under arrest
  • conviction
  • found footage
  • criminal as protagonist
  • newark new jersey
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Cast & crew

One Year in a Life of Crime Cast

Jon Alpert leads the cast, with Freddie Rodriguez and Robert Steffey.

Details

One Year in a Life of Crime Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “One Year in a Life of Crime: America Undercover” and “犯罪生活中的一年”.

Also known as
  • One Year in a Life of Crime: America Undercover
  • 犯罪生活中的一年

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One Year in a Life of Crime FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of One Year in a Life of Crime, each answered in a sentence.

How long is One Year in a Life of Crime?

One Year in a Life of Crime runs 55 minutes.

When was One Year in a Life of Crime released?

One Year in a Life of Crime was released on December 1, 1989.

Who is in the cast of One Year in a Life of Crime?

One Year in a Life of Crime stars Jon Alpert, Freddie Rodriguez and Robert Steffey.

Does One Year in a Life of Crime have a post-credit scene?

No. One Year in a Life of Crime has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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