Anatomy of a Murder(1959)
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Anatomy of a Murder 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.
Anatomy of a Murder (1959) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by Otto Preminger, released on July 1, 1959 with a runtime of 2h 41m. It stars James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara and Arthur O'Connell. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 1,209 ratings.
- Director:
- Otto Preminger
- Writers:
- Wendell Mayes, John D. Voelker
- Producers:
- Otto Preminger
- Cinematographer:
- Sam Leavitt
- Composer:
- Duke Ellington
- Production:
- Carlyle Productions
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,000,000
- Status:
- Released
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ANATOMY OF A MURDER [1959] - Official Trailer (HD)
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Anatomy of a Murder (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Three Reasons: Anatomy of a Murder
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Leonard Maltin On ANATOMY OF A MURDER
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"Anatomy of a Murder" Premiere (1959)
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Anatomy of a Murder Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Stewart
as Paul "Pauly" Biegler
Lee Remick
as Laura Manion
Ben Gazzara
as Lieutenant Frederick "Manny" Manion
Arthur O'Connell
as Parnell Emmett "Parn" McCarthy
Eve Arden
as Maida Rutledge
Kathryn Grant
as Mary Pilant
George C. Scott
as AAG Claude Dancer
Orson Bean
as Dr. Matthew Smith
Russ Brown
as Deputy Sheriff George Lemon
Murray Hamilton
as Alphonse "Al" Paquette
Brooks West
as DA Mitchell "Mitch" Lodwick
Ken Lynch
as Det. Sgt. James "Jim" Durgo
Key crew
Directed by Otto Preminger, written by Wendell Mayes and John D. Voelker, produced by Otto Preminger.
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Anatomy of a Murder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 1,209 ratings.
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Anatomy of a Murder – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Anatomy of a Murder online?
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Anatomy of a Murder (1959) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Anatomy of a Murder?
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The main cast of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) includes James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell and Eve Arden. The film was directed by Otto Preminger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Anatomy of a Murder released?
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Anatomy of a Murder was released on July 1, 1959 and runs for 2h 41m.
Is Anatomy of a Murder worth watching?
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Anatomy of a Murder (1959) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 1,209 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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