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Significant piece of history., February 13, 2000
This review is from: Lindbergh Kidnapping Case [VHS] (VHS Tape)
It can be disturbing sometimes, to see how some sides of our society have deteriorated in the 1990's. In the 1930's the kidnapping/killing of American hero aviator Charles Lindberg's baby represents a low point in our humanity. Telling this story is tough, particularly since the evidence was all circumstantial. Whereas the 1996 film "Crime of the Century" approaches the after-the-fact investigation, with a perspective that Bruno Hauptmann (executed for the crime) indeed may have been wrongfully convicted, this film (from 1976) pursues a more clinical, step-wise, investigative approach. The dictum here seems to be to substantiate the verdict within the bounds of historical accuracy. Nice turns by Cliff DeYoung as Charles Lindbergh, and Anthony Hopkins for his portrayal of Hauptmann (for which he won an EMMY). The presentation is a bit dry, confusing, and long (148mins). You might want to find a nice supplemental text to help you better understand the main players and the chronology of events. But if you're unfamiliar with much of the circumstances you will definitely want to take a look.
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The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case, April 2, 2009
This review is from: Lindbergh Kidnapping Case [VHS] (VHS Tape)
For all lawyers everywhere to watch! This is a very interesting view on the story of the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh II. The pace is a little slow to begin with but this is necessary to enable the viewer to build up the story but the court case at the end is riveting! I feel that it is a basis for a very good legal argument, which I expect was the reason for the obvious gaps in the story.
The acting and direction is very good, especially from Sir Anthony Hopkins, who makes being Hauptman, the German immigrant look so easy! His accent is especially good, especially during the court scenes.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good historical movie, October 15, 2011
This review is from: Lindbergh Kidnapping Case [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This movie is what a historical picture should be: an accurate depiction of the facts and a recreation of events as they happened, without any Monday morning quarterbacking or speculation as to what might have been. Cliff De Young was excellent as Lindbergh, and was the right age for the part, unlike the casting in THE SPIRIT OF ST.LOUIS where the 25 year old Lindbergh was played by 49 year old Jimmy Stewart. Anthony Hopkins was great as Haputmann, and the other actors handled their parts well. The movie leaves one with the conclusion that Hauptmann was guilty, but may have had an accomplice whom he refused to name. There was simply too much evidence against Hauptmann, and the revisionist claim that he was the victim of a diabolical frame up simply does not ring true.
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