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Compulsion

1959, English. Directed by Richard Fleischer.

Sometimes murder is just a way to pass the time.

Two close friends' plan to execute a flawless crime is crushed when one of them inadvertently leaves his glasses at the crime scene.

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Runtime
1h 43m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
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7.1/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
1 April 1959
Country
United States of America
Written by
Richard Murphy
Budget
$1.3M
Box office
$1.8M
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Is Compulsion worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Compulsion?

Compulsion runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).

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What movies are like Compulsion?

If you liked Compulsion, try Just Mercy, Rope, Primal Fear.

Who directed Compulsion?

Compulsion (1959) was directed by Richard Fleischer and stars Dean Stockwell, Bradford Dillman, Orson Welles.

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