Compulsion (1959)

"THEIRS WAS THE PERFECT CRIME they thought! They were too sure...too smart...too careful to leave a clue -- but they did! and it exploded -- The shocking story of two teenagers out for kicks...looking for thrills...and finding them!"
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Compulsion
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StarringDean StockwellBradford DillmanOrson Welles
DirectorRichard Fleischer
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NR 1 hr 43 minApr 1st, 1959Drama, History, Thriller, Crime
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Plot
Two close friends' plan to execute a flawless crime is crushed when one of them inadvertently leaves his glasses at the crime scene.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 1st, 1959
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 23rd, 2006 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,345,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$1,800,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, 20th Century Fox
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