Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 70/100
Total warning time: 4m 5s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 60/100 (1m 30s)
- 🟡 50/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:15] Discussion about infidelity and extramarital affairs.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:10:20 - 01:11:05] A character discusses his sexual relationship in a somewhat explicit manner.
Drug Use: 🟡 30/100 (25s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:10] A character is seen drinking alcohol at a social event.
Violence: 🟡 50/100 (2m)
- 🟡 60/100 [01:20:00 - 01:21:30] A character contemplates and plans a violent act, though it is not shown explicitly.
- 🟡 40/100 [01:35:10 - 01:35:40] A character is found dead, but the scene is not graphic.
Strong Language: 🟡 40/100 (10s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:25] Use of mild profanity.
- 🟡 50/100 [00:50:10 - 00:50:15] Use of stronger language in a heated argument.
Details for Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)
Crimes and Misdemeanors FAQ
Q: What is the main plot of Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)?
A: Crimes and Misdemeanors is a dark comedy-drama that intertwines two stories. One follows Judah Rosenthal (Martin Landau), a successful ophthalmologist whose life unravels when his mistress threatens to expose their affair. The other follows Cliff Stern (Woody Allen), a struggling documentary filmmaker who is hired to make a profile of his pompous brother-in-law, Lester (Alan Alda). The film explores themes of morality, guilt, and justice.
A: Crimes and Misdemeanors is a dark comedy-drama that intertwines two stories. One follows Judah Rosenthal (Martin Landau), a successful ophthalmologist whose life unravels when his mistress threatens to expose their affair. The other follows Cliff Stern (Woody Allen), a struggling documentary filmmaker who is hired to make a profile of his pompous brother-in-law, Lester (Alan Alda). The film explores themes of morality, guilt, and justice.
Q: Who directed Crimes and Misdemeanors?
A: Crimes and Misdemeanors was written and directed by Woody Allen, who also stars in the film as Cliff Stern.
A: Crimes and Misdemeanors was written and directed by Woody Allen, who also stars in the film as Cliff Stern.
Q: What are the major themes explored in Crimes and Misdemeanors?
A: The film delves into themes such as morality, guilt, existentialism, and the nature of justice. It contrasts the consequences of unethical actions—whether they go unpunished or lead to personal torment—and questions whether true justice exists in an indifferent universe.
A: The film delves into themes such as morality, guilt, existentialism, and the nature of justice. It contrasts the consequences of unethical actions—whether they go unpunished or lead to personal torment—and questions whether true justice exists in an indifferent universe.
Q: Who are the main actors in Crimes and Misdemeanors?
A: The film stars Martin Landau as Judah Rosenthal, Woody Allen as Cliff Stern, Anjelica Huston as Dolores Paley, Mia Farrow as Halley Reed, and Alan Alda as Lester. Claire Bloom also appears as Judah's wife, Miriam Rosenthal.
A: The film stars Martin Landau as Judah Rosenthal, Woody Allen as Cliff Stern, Anjelica Huston as Dolores Paley, Mia Farrow as Halley Reed, and Alan Alda as Lester. Claire Bloom also appears as Judah's wife, Miriam Rosenthal.
Q: How was Crimes and Misdemeanors received by critics?
A: The film was critically acclaimed, praised for its intricate storytelling, philosophical depth, and strong performances, particularly by Martin Landau. It was nominated for several awards, including three Academy Awards, and is often regarded as one of Woody Allen's finest works.
A: The film was critically acclaimed, praised for its intricate storytelling, philosophical depth, and strong performances, particularly by Martin Landau. It was nominated for several awards, including three Academy Awards, and is often regarded as one of Woody Allen's finest works.
