True Crime (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
True Crime is a 1999 drama thriller starring Clint Eastwood and Isaiah Washington. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $16.6 million worldwide on a $55 million budget. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $55M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is True Crime About?
The premise of True Crime without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A brutal attack on a young detective ignites a relentless pursuit of justice. Palmerston North police delve into a complex case, uncovering a web of deceit and shocking truths that challenge the initial investigation. As they dig deeper, the detectives face unexpected obstacles and a twist that dramatically alters the course of the search.
True Crime Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- scene during end credits
- 23 year old woman
- mystery thriller
- actor director producer
- public execution
- convicted murderer
- fired from a job
- prison chaplain
- reference to pulitzer prize
- christmas shopping
- store owner
- last minute reprieve
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- fatal car accident
- exoneration
- death row inmate
- california
- oakland tribune
- city editor
- reporter as protagonist
- san quentin prison
- african american
- female reporter
- murder investigation
- female lawyer
- age disparate romance
- employer employee conflict
- unfaithful husband
- cuckold
- midnight deadline
- convenience store
- trip to a zoo
- crime witness
- family visit
- prison warden
- prison drama
- social drama
- social commentary
- survival drama
- restroom
- female district attorney
- injustice
- racial discrimination
- racial prejudice
- reference to the crucifixion
- grandmother grandson relationship
- male witness
- untruth
- falling off the wagon
- mansion
- newspaper owner
True Crime Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with Isaiah Washington.
True Crime Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave True Crime 64 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 65% User score
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True Crime Plot Summary
What happens in True Crime from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Steve Everett, portrayed by Clint Eastwood, is an Oakland journalist struggling to overcome his battle with alcoholism. In a twist of fate, he is assigned to cover the imminent execution of Frank Beechum, played by Isaiah Washington, a convicted murderer whose case is shrouded in controversy. This assignment comes after the tragic death of Everett’s colleague, Michelle Ziegler, who had been initially tasked with the story. Michelle’s death, a result of a car accident following an evening of drinks with Steve at a bar, weighs heavily on him, compounded by the heavy rain and poor visibility that contributed to the tragic event.
Full summary
The whole story of True Crime, scene by scene
True Crime Box Office & Budget
True Crime grossed $16.6 million worldwide on a $55 million budget, 30% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$16.6M
30% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $16.6M
- Budget
- $55M
True Crime Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer True Crime (1999) Original Trailer [FHD]
How Well Do You Know True Crime?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Steve Everett?
Cars in True Crime
22 cars on screen, including the 1987 Ford Mustang and the 1984 BMW 3 E30.
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1987 Ford Mustang Main role -
1984 BMW 3 E30 Important role -
1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1992 Ford Econoline Minor role
True Crime Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Fino a prova contraria” and “Jugé coupable”.
- Also known as
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- Fino a prova contraria
- Jugé coupable
- Ejecución inminente
- Crime Verdadeiro
- Prawdziwa zbrodnia
- Ein wahres Verbrechen - True Crime
- Crímenes verdaderos
- Ein wahres Verbrechen
- Gerçek Suç
- Um Crime Real
- Настоящее преступление
- Pravda zabíjí
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- Az igazság napja
- Αληθινά Εγκλήματα
- פשע אמיתי
- Справжній злочин
- トゥルー・クライム
- Pravda zabíja
- Истински престъпно
- Pahin rikos
- 迫切的任務
- 트루 크라임
- 迫切的任务
- Execució imminent
- Ögonblicket före tystnaden
- Istiniti zločin
- วิกฤติแดนประหาร
- Tikrasis nusikaltimas
- Infracțiunea adevărată
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True Crime FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of True Crime, each answered in a sentence.
How long is True Crime?
True Crime runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was True Crime released?
True Crime was released on March 19, 1999.
Who is in the cast of True Crime?
True Crime stars Clint Eastwood and Isaiah Washington.
How much did True Crime make at the box office?
True Crime grossed $16.6 million worldwide on a budget of $55 million.
How is True Crime rated?
True Crime has 64 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does True Crime have a post-credit scene?
No. True Crime has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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