One Year in a Life of Crime
Their job is stealing, their lives a cruel dead end. Director Jon Alpert takes his cameras undercover for this hard-hitting look at men who live by theft and suffer addiction. Focusing on a year in the lives of three professional criminals, this gritty profile—which includes hidden-camera footage of actual thefts—exposes the "petty" crimes that are paralyzing America.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1989 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, TV Movie |
| Director | Jon Alpert |
| Runtime | 55 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (4 votes) |
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One Year in a Life of Crime has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1989. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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