Thought Crimes (2015): Cast
Thought Crimes is a 2015 documentary directed by Erin Lee Carr, starring Alan Dershowitz, Violet Blue and Laurie Penny. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Erin Lee Carr
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- HBO Documentary Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thought Crimes About?
The premise of Thought Crimes without spoilers.
Can someone be held accountable for their most disturbing thoughts? This film explores the controversial case of former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle, nicknamed "The Cannibal Cop," who was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women. Valle maintained that his actions were purely fantasy, sparking a national debate about the boundaries of thought and potential thought-policing. Featuring interviews with Valle and commentary from legal and psychological experts, the documentary examines the implications of prosecuting individuals based on their private thoughts.
Thought Crimes Cast
Alan Dershowitz leads the cast, with Violet Blue and Laurie Penny. Directed by Erin Lee Carr; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Erin Lee Carr
- Alan Dershowitz as themselves
- Violet Blue as themselves
- Laurie Penny as themselves
- David Greenfield as themselves
Also Starring in Thought Crimes
· 2 more- Robert Kolker Themselves
- Michael Welner Themselves
More from Erin Lee Carr
More films directed by Erin Lee Carr, best-rated first: Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara, Britney Vs. Spears, The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring and At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal.
Thought Crimes Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Thought Crimes.
Thought Crimes Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop” and “Verbotene Gedanken - Der Kannibalen-Cop”.
- Also known as
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- Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop
- Verbotene Gedanken - Der Kannibalen-Cop
- Gilberto Valle: Polda kanibal
- Crímenes del pensamiento: el caso del policía caníbal
- O Caso do Policial Canibal
- 소트 크라임스: 더 케이스 오브 더 캐너벌 캅
- Crímenes De Pensamiento: El Caso Del Policía Caníbal
- ความคิดอาชญากรรม: กรณีของตำรวจคนหนึ่ง
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Thought Crimes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Thought Crimes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thought Crimes?
Thought Crimes runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Thought Crimes released?
Thought Crimes was released on May 11, 2015.
Who directed Thought Crimes?
Thought Crimes was directed by Erin Lee Carr.
More films by Erin Lee Carr Who is in the cast of Thought Crimes?
Thought Crimes stars Alan Dershowitz, Violet Blue and Laurie Penny, among 6 credited actors.
Does Thought Crimes have a post-credit scene?
No. Thought Crimes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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