Leopold + Loeb: Love gone mad.; History gone bad. • The true story of gay lovers, Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. who kidnapped and murdered a child in the early 1920s for kicks. It covers the months before the crime, the investigation, trial and final fate of the two men. a Sundance Film Fest '92 official selection. starring Craig Chester, Daniel Schlachet, Michael Kirby, Michael Stumm, and Ron Vawter. Written and Directed by Tom Kalin; Collaborating Writer: Hilton Als. Produced by Christine Vachon; Executive Producers: Lauren Zalaznick and James Schamus. Original Score: James Bennett. a Tom Kalin and Christine Vachon presentation, with American Playhouse Theatrical Films. from Fine Line Features. Filmed around New York City from October - November 1990, with reshoots in August 1991. Limited [NYC]: September 11, 1992. Not rated [#31769] (original R rating surrendered).