The Crime of the Century

The Crime of the Century

ENDED1 Seasons2 Episodes7.8
NetworkHBO
First AiredMay 10, 2021
Last AiredMay 11, 2021
Runtime118 min
Created ByAlex Gibney

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

E
Edward Byrne
Self - HSI Special Agent
P
Patrick Radden Keefe
Self - Writer and Producer, Wind of Change
L
Lenny Bernstein
R
Roy Bosley
A
Alec Burlakoff
S
Scott Higham

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 2 episodes

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Part One
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.
Part Two
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 after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 42 votes. The cast includes Edward Byrne, Patrick Radden Keefe, Lenny Bernstein, Roy Bosley, Alec Burlakoff. Created by Alex Gibney.

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