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Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
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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 Stewartas Paul Biegler
Lee Remickas Laura Manion
Ben Gazzaraas Lt. Frederick Manion
Arthur O'Connellas Parnell Emmett McCarthy
Eve Ardenas Maida Rutledge
Kathryn Grantas Mary Pilant
George C. Scottas Claude Dancer
Orson Beanas Dr. Matthew Smith
Russ Brownas George Lemon
Murray Hamiltonas Alphonse Paquette
Brooks Westas Dist. Atty. Mitch Lodwick
Ken Lynchas Det. Sgt. James Durgo
John Qualenas Deputy Sheriff Sulo
Howard McNearas Dr. Dompierre
Facts
| Release date | July 1, 1959 |
| Runtime | 161 min (2h 41m) โ longer as the 1959 average of 120 min |
| Genres | Drama, Crime, Mystery |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $2,000,000 |
| Box office | $8,000,000 (4.0ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0052561 |
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Questions
How long is Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder runs 161 minutes (2h 41m), which is long for a drama โ plan for it.
Is Anatomy of a Murder worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 1,221 votes, which places it #6 of 11 films released in 1959 in this index (top 55%) and #387 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder was directed by Otto Preminger. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Laura (1944).
Who stars in Anatomy of a Murder?
James Stewart as Paul Biegler; Lee Remick as Laura Manion; Ben Gazzara as Lt. Frederick Manion; Arthur O'Connell as Parnell Emmett McCarthy; Eve Arden as Maida Rutledge; Kathryn Grant as Mary Pilant.
What is Anatomy of a Murder rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Anatomy of a Murder?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/36448.