Point of Origin 2002
What is Point of Origin?
Point of Origin is a 2002 biographical crime film released by HBO that falls under the crime, drama, thriller, and television movie genres. The production runs for one hour and twenty-six minutes and carries a rating of R.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 20, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- New Redemption Pictures, HBO Films
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 24 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~86 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- New Redemption Pictures, HBO Films
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Point of Origin is a 2002 biographical crime film released by HBO that falls under the crime, drama, thriller, and television movie genres. The production runs for one hour and twenty-six minutes and carries a rating of R. The film was directed by Newton Thomas Sigel and features a cast that includes Ray Liotta, John Leguizamo, Colm Feore, and Cliff Curtis.
The story is a fact-based drama that details an account of the true story of the convicted serial arsonist John Leonard Orr. The narrative follows an arson investigator, played by Ray Liotta, who is tasked with searching for the perpetrator responsible for a string of deadly fires that occurred in California during the 1980s. Additional crew members associated with the film include a soundtrack writer named Jo. The project is documented across multiple film databases and reference platforms as a television movie depicting these historical events.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Point of Origin worth watching?
Point of Origin holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 24 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Point of Origin and when was it released?
Point of Origin is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.
Who directed Point of Origin?
Point of Origin was directed by Newton Thomas Sigel.
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