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American Hangman

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American Hangman

A new kind of trial

6.0

1h 39m

2019

“A new kind of trial”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Wilson Coneybeare

Trailer

Thriller

kidnappingsocial mediaunidentified manlive feedcapital trial

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Cast & Crew

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

as Judge Straight

Vincent Kartheiser

Vincent Kartheiser

as Henry David Cole

Oliver Dennis

Oliver Dennis

as Lieutenant Roy

Paul Braunstein

Paul Braunstein

as Ron

Matt Baram

Matt Baram

as Mr. Brunelli

Dan Beirne

Dan Beirne

as Tom

Joanne Boland

Joanne Boland

as Stokely

Al Sapienza

Al Sapienza

as Detective Steptoe

Jess Salgueiro

Jess Salgueiro

as Darnley

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