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Swoon (1992)
Director: Tom Kalin
Cast: Daniel Schlachet, Craig Chester, Ron Vawter, Michael Stumm
Runtime93 min
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Teenagers Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb share a dangerous sexual bond and an amoral outlook on life. They spend afternoons breaking into storefronts and engaging in petty crimes, until the calculating Nathan ups the ante by kidnapping, and murdering, a young boy.
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Swoon, directed by Tom Kalin in 1992, is a critically acclaimed drama that explores the dangerous sexual bond and amoral outlook shared by real-life murderers Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb. The film has received praise for its stylish, provocative approach to a disturbing true crime story.
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Swoon (1992), directed by Tom Kalin, is a compelling drama that explores the dangerous sexual bond and amoral outlook shared by real-life teenage criminals Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb. The film's unique blend of psychological depth and stylized visuals make it a must-see for fans of director Kalin's bold directorial approach and those intrigued by the complexities of human nature.
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Swoon is a 1992 American crime drama film written, directed, and edited by Tom Kalin in his feature directorial debut. It stars Craig Chester and Daniel Schlachet, with Michael Kirby, Michael Stumm, and Ron Vawter in supporting roles. It recounts the 1924 Leopold and Loeb murder case, focusing more on the homosexuality of the killers than other films based on the case. Swoon is considered an integral part of the New Queer Cinema movement.
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