True Crime
Boozer, skirt chaser, careless father. You could create your own list of reporter Steve Everett's faults but there's no time. A San Quentin Death Row prisoner is slated to die at midnight – a man Everett has suddenly realized is innocent.
Critics Sentiment
Angela realizes her grandson Warren was the killer
Steve Everett assigned to cover Frank Beechum execution
The film jumps from the personal low of Steve's marriage collapse to the major breakthrough of recognizing Amy's locket, a 1.8 point surge that drives the climax.
True Crime follows a predictable but solidly executed formula that maintains audience interest through strong performances despite familiar beats. The film builds steadily from its formulaic opening through methodical investigation to an emotionally satisfying revelation sequence. While critics universally note the cliched nature of the last-second rescue ending, most appreciate Eastwood's direction and the cast's committed performances throughout.
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Clint Eastwood
Steve Everett
Isaiah Washington
Frank Louis Beechum
LisaGay Hamilton
Bonnie Beechum
James Woods
Alan Mann
Denis Leary
Bob Findley
Bernard Hill
Warden Luther Plunkitt
Diane Venora
Barbara Everett
Michael McKean
Réverend Shillerman
Michael Jeter
Dale Porthouse
Mary McCormack
Michelle Ziegler
Hattie Winston
Mrs. Russel
Penny Bae Bridges
Gail Beechum
Francesca Eastwood
Kate Everett
John Finn
Reedy
Laila Robins
Patricia Findley
Sydney Tamiia Poitier
Jane March
Erik King
Pussy Man
Graham Beckel
Arnold McCardle
Frances Fisher
Cecilia Nussbaum
Marissa Ribisi
Amy Wilson
Crew
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