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Winterset

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Based on a play that fictionalized the sensational Sacco and Vanzetti trial, this film follows Mio Romagna (Burgess Meredith), a young man who's certain that his father, Bartolomeo (John Carradine), was executed as the result of a wrongful murder conviction. More than a decade after the crime, Mio, piggybacking on the work of enterprising journalists, pursues the case's key figures, reconstructing a web of lies based on greed, incompetence and bigotry against immigrants.

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Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine 07/22/2019
Splendid screen version of Maxwell Anderson's poetic stage drama. Not for children, however. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/10/2010 Any filmmakers looking to adapt a stageplay to the big screen ought to be required to watch "Winterset" first as an example of what NOT to do. DO: Pace the film properly, cut all extraneous characters, and - most importantly - eradicate any parts where the protagonist or any minor characters begin spouting Shakespearean speeches to some unknown deity. DON'T: Adapt "Winterset" for the big screen. See more 12/01/2009 It's a fine film but does lack the intended dramatic effect that it needs. Burgess Meredith does overact a bit, but does a good job. Eduardo Cianelli gives great support. Great story. See more 01/08/2009 sooooooo melodramatic... See more 11/29/2007 Often overlooked stage film -- great dialogue and an excellent performance by Burgess Meredith. See more 04/17/2005 IT'S GOOD, BUT DOESN'T HAVE THE INTENDED DRAMATIC EFFECT THAT IT INTENDED. BURGESS MEREDITH OVERACTS A BIT, WHICH MARS THE OVERALL EFFECT OF THE FILM. GOOD STORY THOUGH. See more Read all reviews
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Alfred Santell

Director

Burgess Meredith

Mio Romagna

Margo

Miriamne Esdras

Eduardo Ciannelli

Trock Estrella

John Carradine

Bartolomeo Romagna

Edward Ellis

Judge Gaunt
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Synopsis Based on a play that fictionalized the sensational Sacco and Vanzetti trial, this film follows Mio Romagna (Burgess Meredith), a young man who's certain that his father, Bartolomeo (John Carradine), was executed as the result of a wrongful murder conviction. More than a decade after the crime, Mio, piggybacking on the work of enterprising journalists, pursues the case's key figures, reconstructing a web of lies based on greed, incompetence and bigotry against immigrants.
Director
Alfred Santell
Producer
Pandro S. Berman
Screenwriter
Anthony Veiller
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 11, 2016
Runtime
1h 18m