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Information
- Year
- 1999
- Runtime
- 104 min.
- Director
- David Mamet
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Rating *
- 7.3
- Votes *
- 6,800
- Checks
- 285
- Favs
- 18
- Dislikes
- 5
- Favs/checks
- 6.3% (1:16)
- Favs/dislikes
- 4:1
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Siskoid
Mamet's adaptation of the 1940s play itself based on the true events of an Edwardian family's suit against the Crown when their youngest son was falsely accused of theft and drummed out of his school. Its roots in the theater are plainly visible as the trial happens strictly behind the scenes, but that's not what the film is about anyway. It's really about the sacrifices made for one's family. The performances are great and ambiguous and Mamet's script enhances the original play (which is a British standard). 7 years 4 months ago