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American Hangman (2019)

R · 2019-01-04 · 1h 39m · EN
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A new kind of trial

An unidentified man posts a live feed on social media showing that he has kidnapped two strangers and intends to kill one before the day is out. His intention is to hold a capital 'trial' online. As the authorities recognize what's happening, it becomes apparent that the online public is going to act as judge and jury.

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Wilson ConeybeareDirector, Writer

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Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandJudge StraightVincent KartheiserVincent KartheiserHenry David ColeOliver DennisOliver DennisLieutenant RoyPaul BraunsteinPaul BraunsteinRonMatt BaramMatt BaramMr. BrunelliDan BeirneDan BeirneTomJoanne BolandJoanne BolandStokelyAl SapienzaAl SapienzaDetective SteptoeJess SalgueiroJess SalgueiroDarnleyParveen KaurParveen KaurKaitlynGenelle WilliamsGenelle WilliamsBarbaraAlexander CrowtherAlexander CrowtherJosh Harkridge

Keywords

KidnappingSocial mediaKidnappedOnlineUnidentified manLive feedCapital trial

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Genre affinityThrillerTheme affinityKidnapping · Social Media · KidnappedDirector preference244609Actor preference28098 · 52336 · 244604Country preferenceCaDecade preference2010

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What is American Hangman about?

An unidentified man posts a live feed on social media showing that he has kidnapped two strangers and intends to kill one before the day is out. His intention is to hold a capital 'trial' online. As the authorities recognize what's happening, it becomes apparent that the online public is going to act as judge and jury.

How long is American Hangman?

American Hangman has a runtime of 99 minutes.

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