One Year in a Life of Crime(1989)
One Year in a Life of Crime Synopsis
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.
One Year in a Life of Crime (1989) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Jon Alpert, released on December 1, 1989 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Jon Alpert, Robert Steffey and Freddie Rodriguez. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Alpert
- Producers:
- Jon Alpert, Maryann DeLeo, Janet Storti
- Status:
- Released
One Year in a Life of Crime Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jon Alpert, produced by Jon Alpert, Maryann DeLeo and Janet Storti.
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One Year in a Life of Crime Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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One Year in a Life of Crime – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch One Year in a Life of Crime online?
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One Year in a Life of Crime (1989) is available to stream on HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in One Year in a Life of Crime?
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The main cast of One Year in a Life of Crime (1989) includes Jon Alpert, Robert Steffey and Freddie Rodriguez. The film was directed by Jon Alpert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was One Year in a Life of Crime released?
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One Year in a Life of Crime was released on December 1, 1989 and runs for 55m.
Is One Year in a Life of Crime worth watching?
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One Year in a Life of Crime (1989) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.