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Ready for the People

"Ready for Excitement? Ready for Suspense?"

October 1, 1964 0h 57m

Originally released in 1964. Ready for the People is a crime/drama film. directed by Buzz Kulik. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Simon Oakland, Everett Sloane, and Anne Helm

Synopsis

In a barroom fight over Connie Zelenko, Eddie Dickinson is badly wounded and Connie's boyfriend is killed. Witnesses claim Dickinson is the killer, but he maintains his innocence despite public prosecutor Murray Brock's advice that he plead guilty and take a life-imprisonment sentence rather than risk capital punishment. When Connie comes out of hiding, she confirms the other witnesses' stories, but Brock believes Dickinson is innocent. Dickinson sticks to his story at his trial but receives the death sentence. In the death house, Dickinson continues to maintain his innocence, but after the execution of the sentence, Brock receives a letter from Dickinson confessing to the murder.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 1, 1964 61 years ago
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Runtime 0h 57m 57 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ready for the People about?

In a barroom fight over Connie Zelenko, Eddie Dickinson is badly wounded and Connie's boyfriend is killed. Witnesses claim Dickinson is the killer, but he maintains his innocence despite public pro...

Who directed Ready for the People?

Ready for the People was directed by Buzz Kulik.

How long is Ready for the People?

Ready for the People has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).

When was Ready for the People released?

Ready for the People was released on October 1, 1964 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ready for the People?

The main cast of Ready for the People includes Simon Oakland, Everett Sloane, Anne Helm, Richard Jordan, Karl Held.