Crimes of the Century
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Director Ridley Scott is among the executive producers of "Crimes of the Century," a documentary series that delves further into a major news event that had far-reaching repercussions. Using Scott's signature visual style, each episode focuses on one event and presents viewers a virtual scene-of-the-crime vantage point by employing previously unaired footage, plus exclusive interviews with witnesses, victims, and investigators of the crimes. The premiere recounts the 2001 Washington, D.C., sniper attacks, while other subjects include the John Lennon killing, the Reagan assassination attempt, the Oklahoma City bombing, the Waco siege, and the Unabomber case.

2013 · 42m
Starring Erik Thompson
Director Ridley Scott

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    DC Sniper
    The 2002 Washington D.C. sniper attack.
    42m
  • EPISODE 2
    John Lennon Assassination
    In 1980, the world was shocked by the murder of former Beatle John Lennon. Was Mark Chapman a cold-blooded killer or a seriously deranged young man? The lives of both men are reviewed to set the scene through interviews and footage.
    42m
  • EPISODE 3
    Andrea Yates
    Andrea Yates drowns her five children in the bathtub to save them from Satan.
    42m
  • EPISODE 4
    Reagan Assassination Attempt
    Doctors rush to save Ronald Reagan's life; confusion reigns at the White House and an investigation begins to find out if there is a wider plot.
    36m
  • EPISODE 5
    Oklahoma City Bombing
    Examining what led a decorated war hero to turn against his own government and blow up a federal building in Oklahoma City.
    42m
  • EPISODE 6
    Amanda Knox
    Amanda Knox is arrested and tried for murder in Italy.
    42m

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Cast & Crew

  • E‌T
    Erik Thompson
    Narrator
  • Ridley Scott
    Director
  • David W. Zucker
    Producer
  • Ridley Scott
    Producer
  • Mary Lisio
    Producer

About

Crimes of the Century

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Director Ridley Scott is among the executive producers of "Crimes of the Century," a documentary series that delves further into a major news event that had far-reaching repercussions. Using Scott's signature visual style, each episode focuses on one event and presents viewers a virtual scene-of-the-crime vantage point by employing previously unaired footage, plus exclusive interviews with witnesses, victims, and investigators of the crimes. The premiere recounts the 2001 Washington, D.C., sniper attacks, while other subjects include the John Lennon killing, the Reagan assassination attempt, the Oklahoma City bombing, the Waco siege, and the Unabomber case.

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Studio
CNN
Released
2013
Rated
14+
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