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To Kill a Mockingbird

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Scout Finch (Mary Badham), 6,and her older brother, Jem (Phillip Alford), live in sleepy Maycomb, Ala., spending much of their time with their friend Dill (John Megna) and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley (Robert Duvall). When Atticus (Gregory Peck), their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson (Brock Peters) against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
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To Kill a Mockingbird is a textbook example of a message movie done right -- sober-minded and earnest, but never letting its social conscience get in the way of gripping drama.

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Kate Muir Times (UK) Peck's performance, in tortoiseshell glasses and a cream linen suit, is mesmerizing and serious. Feb 23, 2016 Full Review Andrew Sarris Village Voice "To Kill a Mockingbird" relates the Cult of Childhood to the Negro Problem with disastrous results. Feb 22, 2016 Full Review Sydney Morning Herald Gregory Peck stays beautifully within the character of the bespectacled, widowed man, but with its episodes unevenly joined, the script is too repetitive and long. Aug 19, 2015 Full Review Joe Lipsett Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast Peck delivers an Oscar-worthy performance in an adaptation that basically eliminates its black characters while delivering a simplistic fable on overcoming racism Jul 2, 2024 Full Review Allan Morrison Jet Magazine A moving, mature and socially responsible production which emphatically reveals the power and promise latent in Hollywood and made visible only when its unique resources are properly used. Jan 17, 2024 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies It’s a multifaceted story that’s told with a great visual and technical style and that isn’t ashamed to address the deep-rooted problems of that day. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 27, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Diane A true classic. Based on a wonderful novel. The acting across the board is great. A a movie that reminds us that justice doesn't always apply equally. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/25 Full Review Darren They don’t get any better. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/25 Full Review Dorothy I saw it many times. A true classic! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/25 Full Review Michelle A classic film and well-done, faithful adaptation of the timeless novel. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/25 Full Review Kirsten M Its a must see movie! A true classic!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/25 Full Review Jeffrey D Greatest movie I’ve ever seen! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Robert Mulligan

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Gregory Peck

Atticus Finch

Mary Badham

Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch

Phillip Alford

Jem Finch

John Megna

Charles Baker 'Dill' Harris

Brock Peters

Tom Robinson

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Synopsis Scout Finch (Mary Badham), 6,and her older brother, Jem (Phillip Alford), live in sleepy Maycomb, Ala., spending much of their time with their friend Dill (John Megna) and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley (Robert Duvall). When Atticus (Gregory Peck), their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson (Brock Peters) against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
Director
Robert Mulligan
Producer
Alan J. Pakula
Screenwriter
Harper Lee, Horton Foote
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Brentwood Productions, Universal International Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 1962, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 21, 2014
Runtime
2h 9m
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