Based on the novel by Meyer Levin. Originally produced as motion picture in 1959. Hi-fi stereo, mono compatible. Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. Not rated. Includes original theatrical trailer. "This film has been modified from its original version. It has been formatted to fit this screen." Orson Welles, Dean Stockwell, Diane Varsi, Bradford Dillman, E. G. Marshall, Martin Milner, Richard Anderson.
Summary:
A riveting true story about the notorious 1924 Leopold-Loeb murder case. Brilliant attorney Clarence Darrow defended two wealthy Chicago teenagers who throught their superior intellect would enable them to execute the perfect crime. Darrow's history-making and controversial defense against capital punishment saved the boys from a death sentence.
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