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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Thriller
Votes1
DirectorL. Ron Hubbard
WritersL. Ron Hubbard
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsThe Case He Couldn't Crack
About The Case He Couldn't Crack
Procedural crime thriller written and directed by renowned author and Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.
Directed by L. Ron Hubbard, The Case He Couldn't Crack leans on a strong ensemble — Denise Blank, Bob Musak, Richard Nunalee — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1981.
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