The People vs. Paul Crump

1962 1h 0m EN

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9.0

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★9.0TMDB · 1

DocumentaryTV Movie

Synopsis

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An impassioned plea for the release of a young man sentenced to die in an Illinois prison.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Paul Crump
Himself
John Justin Smith
The Reporter
Lonie Crump
Herself
Brooks Johnson
Paul, Age 22

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: William Friedkin
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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64 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by William Friedkin, shot by Wilmer Butler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Marty Rubenstein. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Glenn McGowean shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Paul Crump and John Justin Smith and Lonie Crump carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0378552 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

William Friedkin directs. Wilmer Butler behind the camera. Marty Rubenstein scores. Glenn McGowean cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
264 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by William Friedkin, shot by Wilmer Butler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Marty Rubenstein. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Glenn McGowean shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Paul Crump and John Justin Smith and Lonie Crump carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0378552 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.