Beyond a Reasonable Doubt(1956)
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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Synopsis
A newspaper publisher, wanting to prove a point about the insufficiency of circumstantial evidence, talks his possible son-in-law Tom into a hoax in an attempt to expose ineptitude of the city's hard-line district attorney. The plan is to have Tom plant clues leading to his arrest for killing a female nightclub dancer. Once Tom is found guilty, he is to reveal the setup and humiliate the DA.
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956) is a crime and drama film directed by Fritz Lang, released on September 13, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, Sidney Blackmer and Arthur Franz. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 130 ratings.
- Director:
- Fritz Lang
- Writers:
- Douglas Morrow, Douglas Morrow
- Producers:
- Bert E. Friedlob
- Cinematographer:
- William E. Snyder
- Composer:
- Herschel Burke Gilbert
- Production:
- Bert E. Friedlob Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956) Trailer
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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dana Andrews
as Tom Garrett
Joan Fontaine
as Susan Spencer
Sidney Blackmer
as Austin Spencer
Arthur Franz
as Bob Hale
Philip Bourneuf
as Roy Thompson
Edward Binns
as Lt. Kennedy
Shepperd Strudwick
as Jonathan Wilson
Robin Raymond
as Terry Larue
Barbara Nichols
as Dolly Moore
- William F. Leicester
William F. Leicester
as Charlie Miller
- Dan Seymour
Dan Seymour
as Greco
Rusty Lane
as Judge
Key crew
Directed by Fritz Lang, written by Douglas Morrow and Douglas Morrow, produced by Bert E. Friedlob.
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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 130 ratings.
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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beyond a Reasonable Doubt online?
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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956) is available to stream on TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
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The main cast of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956) includes Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, Sidney Blackmer, Arthur Franz and Philip Bourneuf. The film was directed by Fritz Lang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beyond a Reasonable Doubt released?
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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt was released on September 13, 1956 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt worth watching?
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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 130 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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