Can an over-the-hill journalist uncover the evidence that can prove a death row inmate's innocence just hours before his execution?Can an over-the-hill journalist uncover the evidence that can prove a death row inmate's innocence just hours before his execution?Can an over-the-hill journalist uncover the evidence that can prove a death row inmate's innocence just hours before his execution?
- Awards
- 5 nominations
Francesca Eastwood
- Kate Everett
- (as Francesca Fisher-Eastwood)
Sydney Tamiia Poitier
- Jane March
- (as Sydney Poitier)
Storyline
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- TriviaDaughter Francesca Eastwood, her mother Frances Fisher, her father Clint Eastwood, and his wife Dina Eastwood, all appeared in this movie.
- GoofsFamily members of condemned inmates in California are not allowed to attend executions.
- Alternate versionsThe Indian theatrical release was cut by the Censor Board by eliminating visuals of the girl lying with her crotch exposed (two shots) , but mostly cuts to dialogue with all references to "Pussy" and "motherf*cker", and to fucking and banging referring to sexual intercourse, "rat's ass" in the dialogue about Jesus Christ and "Cruci-fucking fixion".
- SoundtracksLittle Drummer Boy
Written by Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone
Performed by Kenny Burrell
Courtesy of MCA Records
Under License from Universal Music Special Markets
Featured review
Slow build-up to a clock ticking climax...
TRUE CRIME is a sophisticated crime thriller that takes time to delve into its lead character--CLINT EASTWOOD--who promptly turns out to be very much like the Eastwood character we've already seen in a dozen or so films--boozy, insolent, direct, and relentless when he's on the trail of a killer or playing detective with everyday citizens.
It isn't until his newspaper partner is killed in a driving accident that his conscience takes over and he decides to pursue the case that intrigued her--a case involving a man she believes is innocently awaiting sentence in California's death row.
He pleads with his newspaper boss (JAMES WOODS) to give him more time to insert himself into the case and track down the real killer. This leads to a black woman who inadvertently gives him a clue he's been searching for and to their desperate attempt to reach the governor in time to stop the execution. Scenes of the state preparing step by step to begin the process are cross-cut with Eastwood's car chase to alert the authorities in time. It makes a smashing, riveting climax.
Basic storyline seems awfully familiar for anyone who has seen a movie from the '40s, CALL NORTHSIDE 777, all about one man's attempt to save a man from the chair whom he believes is totally innocent. And there too, the clue depended on a piece of evidence seen by the naked eye.
Eastwood's acting and direction is above reproach--he's fine and totally in control in both departments. In fact, all the supporting roles are extremely well played. Well worth viewing--and has something to say about race relations too.
It isn't until his newspaper partner is killed in a driving accident that his conscience takes over and he decides to pursue the case that intrigued her--a case involving a man she believes is innocently awaiting sentence in California's death row.
He pleads with his newspaper boss (JAMES WOODS) to give him more time to insert himself into the case and track down the real killer. This leads to a black woman who inadvertently gives him a clue he's been searching for and to their desperate attempt to reach the governor in time to stop the execution. Scenes of the state preparing step by step to begin the process are cross-cut with Eastwood's car chase to alert the authorities in time. It makes a smashing, riveting climax.
Basic storyline seems awfully familiar for anyone who has seen a movie from the '40s, CALL NORTHSIDE 777, all about one man's attempt to save a man from the chair whom he believes is totally innocent. And there too, the clue depended on a piece of evidence seen by the naked eye.
Eastwood's acting and direction is above reproach--he's fine and totally in control in both departments. In fact, all the supporting roles are extremely well played. Well worth viewing--and has something to say about race relations too.
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- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- True Crimes
- Filming locations
- Cotati, California, USA(The Washoe House)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $55,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $16,649,768
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,276,109
- Mar 21, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $16,649,768
- Runtime2 hours 7 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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