Compulsion
1959 · 1h 43m · Crime, Drama, History, Thriller · United States of America
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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arrogancebased on novel or bookbased on true storychild murdercourtroomdeath penaltygay interestglasseslawyerphilosophypolicesuperioritysuspenseful
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