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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 Splendid screen version of Maxwell Anderson's poetic stage drama. Not for children, however. Jul 22, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 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. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member sooooooo melodramatic... Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Often overlooked stage film -- great dialogue and an excellent performance by Burgess Meredith. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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