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Compulsion

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  • 1959
  • 1 hr 43 mins
  • Documentary, Suspense, Drama
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Two close friends, arrogantly and without remorse, kidnap and murder a young boy. They are caught and put to trial where their larger-than-life defense lawyer blames the Establishment for their actions.

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Cast & Crew See All

Orson Welles
Jonathan Wilk
Dean Stockwell
Judd Steiner
Diane Varsi
Ruth Evans

Awards

  • 1959 - Best Actor - - winner
  • 1959 - Palme d'Or - - nominated
  • 1960 - WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Drama - nominated
  • 1960 - DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures - nominated

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