Compulsion
"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!"
Originally released in 1959. Compulsion is a crime/drama film. directed by Richard Fleischer.
Starring Dean Stockwell, Bradford Dillman, and Orson Welles
Synopsis
Two close friends' plan to execute a flawless crime is crushed when one of them inadvertently leaves his glasses at the crime scene.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (156 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.8M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dean Stockwell
as Judd Steiner
Bradford Dillman
as Arthur A. Straus
Orson Welles
as Jonathan Wilk
E.G. Marshall
as District Attorney Harold Horn
Diane Varsi
as Ruth Evans
Martin Milner
as Sid Brooks
Richard Anderson
as Max Steiner
Robert F. Simon
as Police Lt. Johnson
Robert Burton
as Charles Straus
Wilton Graff
as Mr. Steiner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,345,000
- Revenue
- $1,800,000
Production Companies
- Darryl F. Zanuck Productions
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compulsion about?
Two close friends' plan to execute a flawless crime is crushed when one of them inadvertently leaves his glasses at the crime scene.
Who directed Compulsion?
Compulsion was directed by Richard Fleischer.
How long is Compulsion?
Compulsion has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Compulsion released?
Compulsion was released on April 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Compulsion?
The main cast of Compulsion includes Dean Stockwell, Bradford Dillman, Orson Welles, E.G. Marshall, Diane Varsi.
Is Compulsion worth watching?
Compulsion has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 156 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.