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Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

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  • Jul 1, 1959
  • 2h 41m
  • NR

7.8/10

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1,242 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Anatomy of a Murder is a 1959 crime and drama film directed by Otto Preminger. Its leading cast includes James Stewart, Lee Remick and Ben Gazzara. It runs for 2 hours 41 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 41 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
7.8/10 from 1,242 TMDB votes

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ANATOMY OF A MURDER [1959] - Official Trailer (HD) · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Brooks West Dist. Atty. Mitch Lodwick
  • Ken Lynch Det. Sgt. James Durgo
  • John Qualen Deputy Sheriff Sulo
  • Howard McNear Dr. Dompierre
  • Alexander Campbell Dr. W. Gregory Harcourt
  • Ned Wever Dr. Raschid
  • Jimmy Conlin Clarence Madigan
  • Joseph N. Welch Judge Weaver

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