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!
Synopsis
Two close friends' plan to execute a flawless crime is crushed when one of them inadvertently leaves his glasses at the crime scene.
Directed by Richard Fleischer
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Cast
Dean Stockwell
Judd Steiner
Bradford Dillman
Arthur A. Straus
Orson Welles
Jonathan Wilk
E.G. Marshall
District Attorney Harold Horn
Diane Varsi
Ruth Evans
Martin Milner
Sid Brooks
Richard Anderson
Max Steiner
Robert F. Simon
Police Lt. Johnson
Robert Burton
Charles Straus
Wilton Graff
Mr. Steiner
Louise Lorimer
Mrs. Straus aka 'Mumsy'
Gavin MacLeod
Padua - Horn's Assistant
Edward Binns
Tom Daly
Colin Kenny
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Raoul Freeman
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Herschel Graham
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Compulsion — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Compulsion?+
Compulsion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Compulsion come out?+
Compulsion was released in 1959.
How long is Compulsion?+
Compulsion runs for 103 minutes (1 hour and 43 minutes).
Who directed Compulsion?+
Compulsion was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in Compulsion?+
Compulsion stars Dean Stockwell, Bradford Dillman, Orson Welles, E.G. Marshall and Diane Varsi.
Is Compulsion worth watching?+
Compulsion holds a 7.1/10 rating from 174 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of crime, drama, history and thriller.
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