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True Story

True Story

Some mysteries are beyond belief.

20156.31h 39m

Overview

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.

Directed by Rupert Goold
Written by David Kajganich, Rupert Goold
Produced by Anthony Katagas, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner
Box Office0Revenue: $5.3M

Top Cast

Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill

Michael Finkel

James Franco

James Franco

Christian Longo

Felicity Jones

Felicity Jones

Jill Barker

Maria Dizzia

Maria Dizzia

Mary Jane Longo

Ethan Suplee

Ethan Suplee

Pat Frato

Robert John Burke

Robert John Burke

Greg Ganley

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Charlotte Driscoll

Sadie Longo

Kohl Sudduth

Kohl Sudduth

Police Officer

C

Conor Kikot

Zach Longo

S

Stella Rae Payne

Madison Longo

Themes & Keywords

prisonjournalistprisonerbased on true storyprison visitidentity theftaccused of murder

About True Story

True Story is a crime, drama, history film released in 2015 exploring themes of prison, journalist, prisoner, based on true story, prison visit, identity theft. Directed by Rupert Goold, it stars Jonah Hill, James Franco, Felicity Jones. 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.

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