Anatomy of a Murder

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.

Director: Otto Preminger
Cast: James Stewart , Lee Remick , Ben Gazzara , Arthur O'Connell , Eve Arden , Kathryn Grant , George C. Scott , Orson Bean , Russ Brown , Murray Hamilton

Genres: Crime , Drama , Mystery

Release date: 1959-07-01

Rating: 7.835

Runtime: 161minutes

Budget: 2M

Revenue: 8M

Production Companies: Columbia Pictures , Otto Preminger Films

Reviews:

  • Marisol Curry
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Yusuf Castro
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Noa Ford
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Apollo Floyd
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Amelia Phelps
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5