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Find Me Guilty

Find Me Guilty

Comedy · Crime · Drama · 2006

Based on the true story of Jack DiNorscio, a mobster who defended himself in court for what would be the longest mafia trial in U.S. history.

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Find Me Guilty

“Sometimes the best defense... is a wiseguy.”

2006 Comedy · Crime · Drama 2h 5m

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6.5 / 10

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Based on the true story of Jack DiNorscio, a mobster who defended himself in court for what would be the longest mafia trial in U.S. history.

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Directed by

Sidney Lumet

Written by

Robert J. McCrea · Sidney Lumet · T.J. Mancini

Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel

Jackie DiNorscio

Alex Rocco

Alex Rocco

Nick Calabrese

Ron Silver

Ron Silver

Sidney Finestein

Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage

Ben Klandis

Linus Roache

Linus Roache

Sean Kierney

Frank Pietrangolare

Frank Pietrangolare

Carlo Mascarpone

Annabella Sciorra

Annabella Sciorra

Bella DiNorscio

Court is in session

Put Find Me Guilty on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.