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Thought Crimes

Thought Crimes

Thought Crimes

Thought Crimes

Can you be found guilty for your most dangerous thoughts?

2015•1h 21m•

★6.2(48 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a trend of thought-policing across the nation. Featuring intimate interviews with Valle and insights from experts, Thought Crimes explores if someone can be found guilty for their most dangerous thoughts.

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Main Cast

Violet Blue

Violet Blue

Self

Alan Dershowitz

Alan Dershowitz

Self

David Greenfield

David Greenfield

Self

Robert Kolker

Robert Kolker

Self

Laurie Penny

Laurie Penny

Self

Michael Welner

Michael Welner

Self

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Erin Lee Carr

Production

Co-Producer: Andrew Coffman
Producer: Andrew Rossi
Executive Producer: Sheila Nevins
Producer: Erin Lee Carr
Associate Producer: Alison Byrne
Supervising Producer: Sara Bernstein

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Ian Hultquist

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Bryan Sarkinen

Editing

Editor: Andrew Coffman

Keywords

woman director

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Did You Know?

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The film's tagline is: "Can you be found guilty for your most dangerous thoughts?"

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The runtime is 81 minutes (1h 21m).

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The film was directed by Erin Lee Carr.

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The score was composed by Ian Hultquist.

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Cinematography was handled by Bryan Sarkinen.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt4503900.

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Rating

6.2/10

Average

48 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Thought Crimes

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

HBO Documentary Films

HBO Documentary Films

Abstract

Abstract

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