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The Avenging Conscience: or 'Thou Shalt Not Kill'
The Murderer's Conscience
, 1914USA / Crime, Drama, Horror / 18+
Synopsis
Thwarted by his despotic uncle from continuing his love affair, a young man's thoughts turn dark as he dwells on ways to deal with his uncle. Becoming convinced that murder is merely a natural part of life, he kills his uncle and hides the body. However, the man's conscience awakens; paranoia sets in and nightmarish visions begin to haunt him.
Cast
Director
D. W. Griffith
Writer
D. W. Griffith, Edgar Allan Poe
Composer
Joseph Carl Breil
Film details
Country
USA
Runtime
1 hour 18 minutes
Production year
1914
World premiere
2 August 1914
Release date
| 2 August 1914 | USA | NR |
Production
Majestic Motion Picture Company
Also known as
The Avenging Conscience: or 'Thou Shalt Not Kill', Consciência Vingadora, A bosszúálló lelkiismeret, Du maa ikke ihjelslaa, La conciencia vengadora, La conscience vengeresse, Svedomí zlocinu, The Murderer's Conscience, The Telltale Heart, Thou Shalt Not Kill, Zemsta sumienia, Совесть-мститель, 恐ろしき一夜
Showtimes
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