The Devil and the Death Penalty(2012)
The Devil and the Death Penalty Synopsis
This documentary recounts the dysfunctional state of the death penalty in the state of California by revisiting the crimes, arrest, trials and appeals of Lawrence Bittaker, a convicted serial killer who has been on death row at San Quentin since 1981.
The Devil and the Death Penalty (2012) is a documentary and crime film directed by Philip Gibbons, released on June 23, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Erwin Chemerinsky, Philip Gibbons, Stephen Kay and Elaine Wang.
- Director:
- Philip Gibbons
- Writers:
- Philip Gibbons
- Cinematographer:
- Dusty Duprel
- Status:
- Released
The Devil and the Death Penalty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Philip Gibbons, written by Philip Gibbons.
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The Devil and the Death Penalty – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of The Devil and the Death Penalty (2012) includes Erwin Chemerinsky, Philip Gibbons, Stephen Kay and Elaine Wang. The film was directed by Philip Gibbons. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devil and the Death Penalty released?
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The Devil and the Death Penalty was released on June 23, 2012 and runs for 1h 20m.