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True Story

Some mysteries are beyond belief.
2015 | 99m | English

(74963 votes)

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Popularity: 3 (history)

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A drama centered on the relationship between journalist Michael Finkel and Christian Longo, an FBI Most Wanted List murderer who for years lived outside the U.S. under Finkel's name.
Release Date: Apr 17, 2015
Director: Rupert Goold
Writer: Rupert Goold, David Kajganich
Genres: Drama, Crime, History
Keywords prisoner, identity theft, journalist, prison visit, prison, based on true story, accused of murder
Production Companies Plan B Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $5,261,595
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Jonah Hill Michael Finkel
James Franco Christian Longo
Felicity Jones Jill Barker
Maria Dizzia Mary Jane Longo
Ethan Suplee Pat Frato
Robert John Burke Greg Ganley
Charlotte Driscoll Sadie Longo
Kohl Sudduth Police Officer
Conor Kikot Zach Longo
Stella Rae Payne Madison Longo
Byron Jennings Judge Odenkirk
Gretchen Mol Karen
Betty Gilpin Cheryl
Seth Barrish Blaise
Robert Stanton Jeffrey Gregg
Michael Countryman Coroner
Steve Routman Jack Pool
Genevieve Angelson Tina Alvis
Adam Mucci Courtroom Sheriff
David Wilson Barnes Corey Douglas
William Jackson Harper Zak Rausch
Sam Rosen Steve Mensah
Mara Hobel Jail Receptionist
David Pittu Marcus Lickermann
Auden Thornton Lena
Ngo Okafor Ibrahim
Uchenna Onuaguluchi Madou
Maryann Plunkett Maureen Duffy
Joseph Harrell Visiting Room Guard #1
Mike Houston Visiting Room Guard #2
Rosemary Howard Jury Forewoman
Joel Marsh Garland Dan Pegg
Dana Eskelson Joy Longo
Peter Francis James Colin Parker
Edward James Hyland Mr. Longo
Johanna Day Beth Tickler
Georgia Ford Young Woman
Loudon Wainwright III Older Man
Julie Sharbutt Female MSU Worker
Eleanor Hutchins Middle-Aged Woman
Rebecca Henderson Ellen Parks
Jay Ferraro Geoffrey J. Ploobtark
Bill Walters Inmate (uncredited)
Booch O'Connell Girl in Playground / Student (uncredited)
Name Job
Rupert Goold Screenplay, Director
Christopher Tellefsen Editor
Marco Beltrami Original Music Composer
Doug Torres First Assistant Director
Gianni Biasetti Sr. Stunt Double
Aja Frary Stunts
Victor Paguia Stunts
David Kajganich Screenplay
Masanobu Takayanagi Director of Photography
Amy Pickering Wardrobe Supervisor
Frank Murray Production Supervisor
Jamie Buckner Production Coordinator
Josh Lakatos Stunt Driver
Ted Caplan Music Editor
David Schlesinger Set Decoration
Olivia Barrand Tailor
Frank Barbosa Hair Department Head
Jeremy Hindle Production Design
Bas Tiele First Assistant Camera
Mary Cybulski Still Photographer
Mariusz Glabinski Sound Designer
Matthew Wells Post Production Coordinator
Mary Bailey Script Supervisor
Jay Ferraro Stunts
Michael Jortner Property Master
Pinar Comezoglu Visual Effects Editor
James Boniece Rigging Grip
Todd Kasow Music Editor
Drew Jiritano Special Effects Coordinator
David Metzner Music Editor
Sunday Englis Key Makeup Artist
Ken Terry First Assistant Editor
Skyler Bonette Stunts
Denny Kortze First Assistant "B" Camera
Chris David Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Nicolas De Toth Editor
Leigh Dillon Dialect Coach
Eric J. Robertson Visual Effects Supervisor
Nikki Brower Stunt Double
Rossano Galante Orchestrator
Louise McCarthy Makeup Department Head
Kevin Lowry Key Grip
Patricia Grande Key Hair Stylist
Richie Ford Rigging Gaffer
Glenn Kaplan First Assistant "A" Camera
Deborah Jensen Art Direction
Leann Murphy Art Department Coordinator
Morgan Heller Assistant Editor
Bill O'Leary Gaffer
Jennifer Ramos Visual Effects Coordinator
Danny Rovira Construction Coordinator
Pam DeMetruis-Thomas Supervising Sound Editor
da Suel Kim VFX Artist
Douglas Aibel Casting
Catherine Marie Thomas Costume Design
Christopher Place Stunts
Maceo Bishop Camera Operator
Leslie Shatz Sound Re-Recording Mixer
G.A. Aguilar Second Unit Director
Name Title
Anthony Katagas Producer
Brad Pitt Executive Producer
Dede Gardner Producer
Jeremy Kleiner Producer
Arnon Milchan Executive Producer
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Reviews

tanty
5.0

James Franco delivers a good performance but the story is disconnected and doesn't explain the evolution of Hill's character. The problem is the script and the directing. You don't get to understand where the movie is leading to or why and how are the troubles of Michael Finkel. The actual happen ... ings give a good chance of telling an interesting story but this movie fails to do so.

Jun 23, 2021
Rangan
6.0

**About a man who has nothing to lose and a man who can't afford another failure!** It was based on the book of the same name, which was originally inspired by the real events. But there's a striking resemblance between this and the Truman Capote story. About a man who is serving in prison for sl ... aying a family and his encounter with a reporter/writer. And so their relationship strengthens as they sit together to discuss about each others life event. That is the main film, which covers the majority of the film, but feels like they revealed nothing much, particularly for our convince, yet the story moved forward. For the Truman Capote, there are two films, including the one I liked 'Infamous' and the other one is 'Capote'. Besides these two, there's another title called 'In Cold Blood' that reveals the other side of the event, before Truman enters the scene. So that's what I'm interested after watching this film. Because right now they preferred to portray a struggling writer and the crime parts were not given any importance. That means it is basically about a reporter/writer doing a story/book. If they decide to make that one with the same cast as a prequel, then James Franco gets into an action which probably would give a good reason behind such crime where in this film the viewers can't end watching surely what really happened. Both, Jonah Hill and James Franco was really impressive in this. Felicity Jones had the small presence, but was in a main role. It was a feature film debut for the director and he was well managed to make it decently. Overall, for me, it was a good film, not the best, but can be watched once. _6/10_

May 16, 2024