True Crime

A film review by Christopher Null - Copyright © 2000 Filmcritic.com

How'd I miss this one on the big screen? True Crime may have that feel of typical Clint Eastwood-self-promotion, but it is ultimately a considerably gripping meditation on the press and its role in the legal system. While elements feel a bit too much like Dead Man Walking, some excellent performances by Eastwood, Leary, and Woods make this a film worth watching. The story can be tepid and predictable at times, but overall it's a credible stab at crafting a legal thriller.

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Rating

3.5 out of 5 Stars

Cast and Crew

  • Director: Clint Eastwood
  • Producer: Clint Eastwood, Lili Fini Zanuck, Richard D. Zanuck
  • Screenwriter: Larry Gross, Paul Brickman, Stephen Schiff
  • Stars: Clint Eastwood, Isaiah Washington, Denis Leary, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Diane Venora, Bernard Hill, James Woods, Michael McKean, Michael Jeter, Mary McCormack, Hattie Winston, Penny Bae Bridges
  • MPAA Rating: R