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The Trial of Chaplain Jensen (1975)
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 73 min.
Story:
Based on a true story, this film tells the story of Chaplain Andrew Jensen, the only U.S. navy chaplain ever court-martialed on charges of adultery.
Style:
thought provoking, serious, historical drama, bleak, intense, period piece
Plot:
chaplain, navy, court martial, moral dilemma, courtroom, courtroom drama, investigation, religion, conscience, scandal, reputation, character study, mistrust, isolation, naval officer, adultery, dialogue driven, investigative
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out serious, thought provoking, suspenseful and bleak films with plots about investigation, courtroom drama, moral dilemma, character study, courtroom, trial and court mostly in Drama genres. Some movies like The Trial of Chaplain Jensen: Cries of the Unborn (2017), The Passover Plot (1976), Resurrection Trial (1983), 37 (2016), The Runner Stumbles (1979). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
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Duration: 86 min.
Story:
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Duration: 85 min.
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Country: USA
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Duration: 90 min.
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Duration: 70 min.
Story:
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Story:
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