American Hangman

American Hangman

A new kind of trial

R 2019 · 99 min · ★ 6.0 · Thriller

An unidentified man posts a live feed on social media showing that he has kidnapped two strangers and intends to kill one before the day is out. His intention is to hold a capital 'trial' online. As the authorities recognize what's happening, it becomes apparent that the online public is going to act as judge and jury.

Directed by Wilson Coneybeare · Written by Wilson Coneybeare

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Donald Sutherland Judge Straight
Vincent Kartheiser Henry David Cole
Oliver Dennis Lieutenant Roy
Paul Braunstein Ron
Matt Baram Mr. Brunelli
Dan Beirne Tom
Joanne Boland Stokely
Al Sapienza Detective Steptoe
Jess Salgueiro Darnley
Parveen Kaur Kaitlyn
Genelle Williams Barbara
Alexander Crowther Josh Harkridge

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