Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
No search of human emotions has ever probed so deeply, so truthfully as… Anatomy of a Murder.
Semi-retired Michigan lawyer Paul Biegler takes the case of Army Lt. Manion, who murdered a local innkeeper after his wife claimed that he raped her. Over the course of an extensive trial, Biegler parries with District Attorney Lodwick and out-of-town prosecutor Claude Dancer to set his client free, but his case rests on the victim's mysterious business partner, who's hiding a dark secret.
Cast
- James Stewart - Paul Biegler
- Lee Remick - Laura Manion
- Ben Gazzara - Lt. Frederick Manion
- Arthur O'Connell - Parnell Emmett McCarthy
- Eve Arden - Maida Rutledge
- Kathryn Grant - Mary Pilant
- George C. Scott - Claude Dancer
- Orson Bean - Dr. Matthew Smith
- Russ Brown - George Lemon
- Murray Hamilton - Alphonse Paquette
Screenplay
- Wendell Mayes (Screenplay)
- John D. Voelker (Novel)
Themes
Courtroom Drama, Justice System Failings and Victims, Burning Envy and Destructive Power, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Legal Thriller
Keywords
adultery, jealousy, rape, based on novel or book, court case, michigan, judge, hays code, jazz, jurors, trial, lawyer, black and white, courtroom, murder trial
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Anatomy of a Murder about?
- Semi-retired Michigan lawyer Paul Biegler takes the case of Army Lt. Manion, who murdered a local innkeeper after his wife claimed that he raped her. Over the course of an extensive trial, Biegler parries with District Attorney Lodwick and out-of-town prosecutor Claude Dancer to set his client free, but his case rests on the victim's mysterious business partner, who's hiding a dark secret.
- Who directed Anatomy of a Murder?
- Anatomy of a Murder was directed by Otto Preminger.
- Who stars in Anatomy of a Murder?
- Anatomy of a Murder stars James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell, Eve Arden, Kathryn Grant.
- How long is Anatomy of a Murder?
- Anatomy of a Murder has a runtime of 2h 41m (161 minutes).
- What genre is Anatomy of a Murder?
- Anatomy of a Murder is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Anatomy of a Murder?
- Anatomy of a Murder has a Filmori rating of 4.3/5 based on 3 ratings.
- What is the budget of Anatomy of a Murder?
- Anatomy of a Murder had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Anatomy of a Murder gross?
- Anatomy of a Murder grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was Anatomy of a Murder produced?
- Anatomy of a Murder was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Anatomy of a Murder?
- The themes of Anatomy of a Murder include: Courtroom Drama, Justice System Failings and Victims, Burning Envy and Destructive Power, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Legal Thriller.