Anatomy of a Murder

Name: Anatomy of a Murder
Director: Otto Preminger
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1959
Duration: 2 h 41 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell, Eve Arden

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19592h 41m7.8(1,199 votes)

CrimeDramaMystery

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,…

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) is a crime, drama, and mystery film directed by Otto Preminger. It stars James Stewart, Lee Remick, and Ben Gazzara. The film runs for 2 hours 41 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.8 out of 10 from 1,199 votes.

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Director

Otto Preminger

Cast

James Stewart

Paul "Pauly" Biegler

Lee Remick

Laura Manion

Ben Gazzara

Lieutenant Frederick "Manny" Manion

Arthur O'Connell

Parnell Emmett "Parn" McCarthy

Eve Arden

Maida Rutledge

Kathryn Grant

Mary Pilant

George C. Scott

AAG Claude Dancer

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Who stars in Anatomy of a Murder?

Anatomy of a Murder stars James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, and Arthur O'Connell, and was directed by Otto Preminger.

How long is Anatomy of a Murder?

Anatomy of a Murder has a runtime of 2 hours 41 minutes.

When did Anatomy of a Murder come out?

Anatomy of a Murder was released in 1959.

What genre is Anatomy of a Murder?

Anatomy of a Murder is a crime, drama, and mystery film.

Is Anatomy of a Murder worth watching?

Anatomy of a Murder holds an average audience score of 7.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.