The Crime of the Century

Overview

A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.

Created by Alex Gibney

Network

• HBO

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• Edward Byrne

  Self - HSI Special Agent

  2 eps

• Patrick Radden Keefe

  Self - Writer and Producer, Wind of Change

  2 eps

• Lenny Bernstein

  2 eps

• Roy Bosley

  2 eps

• Alec Burlakoff

  2 eps

Themes

• pharmaceutical industry
• government cover-up
• political corruption
• government corruption
• government regulation
• pharmaceuticals
• political scandal
• crime against humanity
• official corruption
• pharmaceuticals company
• health documentary
• observational documentary

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