The Crime of the Century

Name: The Crime of the Century
Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama
Released: 2021-05-10
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Edward Byrne, Patrick Radden Keefe, Lenny Bernstein, Roy Bosley, Alec Burlakoff

ENDED1 Season2 Episodes★ 7.8

The Crime of the Century is a documentary and crime series on HBO that premiered in 2021, ending after 1 season and 2 episodes.

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NetworkHBO

First AiredMay 10, 2021

Last AiredMay 11, 2021

GenreDocumentary, Crime, Drama

Runtime118 min

Created ByAlex Gibney

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionJigsaw Productions, Storied Media Group, HBO Documentary Films

A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.

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Cast

Edward Byrne

Self - HSI Special Agent

Patrick Radden Keefe

Self - Writer and Producer, Wind of Change

Lenny Bernstein

Roy Bosley

Alec Burlakoff

Scott Higham

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 2 episodes

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E1Part One

May 10, 2021118m

A look at how Purdue Pharma worked with the FDA to get OxyContin approved for wider use, promoting the highly profitable pain medication's safety without sufficient evidence, and creating a campaign to redefine pain and how it's treated.

E2Part Two

May 11, 2021118m

A spotlight on the mass marketing of the synthetic opioid fentanyl examines the connections between drug manufacturers and government policy. Video of sales retreats and promotional material reveals a deep cynicism among company employees and a disregard for the widespread, nefarious corporate practices.

About The Crime of the Century

The Crime of the Century is a documentary, crime, drama series on HBO. The show first aired on May 10, 2021 and currently has 1 season and 2 episodes. The Crime of the Century has ended. It has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 48 votes. The cast includes Edward Byrne, Patrick Radden Keefe, Lenny Bernstein, Roy Bosley, Alec Burlakoff. Created by Alex Gibney.