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American Crime

American Crime

20156.83 Seasons29 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

An anthology drama focusing on all aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system dealing with crimes committed in America.

NetworksABC

Top Cast

Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman

Jeanette Hesby

Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton

Nicholas Coates

Lili Taylor

Lili Taylor

Clair Coates

Connor Jessup

Connor Jessup

Coy Henson

Richard Cabral

Richard Cabral

Isaac Castillo

Benito Martinez

Benito Martinez

Luis Salazar

Regina King

Regina King

Kimara Walters

Themes & Keywords

anthologytrialracismmurder trialpretentious

About American Crime

American Crime is a drama, crime, mystery series that first aired in 2015 exploring themes of anthology, trial, racism, murder trial, pretentious. it stars Felicity Huffman, Timothy Hutton, Lili Taylor. An anthology drama focusing on all aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system dealing with crimes committed in America.

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