The Devil and the Death Penalty
Director: Philip Gibbons
This documentary recounts the dysfunctional state of the death penalty in the state of California by revisiting the crimes, arrest, trials and appeals of Lawrence Bittaker, a convicted serial killer who has been on death row at San Quentin since 1981.
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In brief
The Devil and the Death Penalty (2012) is a documentary, crime film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 1h 20min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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The Devil and the Death Penalty runs 80 minutes (1h 20min).
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The Devil and the Death Penalty was released in 2012.
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