James Stewart
Paul Biegler
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Anatomy of a Murder is a 1959 American courtroom drama film produced and directed by Otto Preminger. The screenplay by Wendell Mayes was based on the 1958 novel of the same name written by Michigan Supreme Court Justice John D. Voelker under the pen name of Robert Traver.
A classic courtroom drama starring James Stewart as a lawyer who defends a soldier accused of killing a rapist. Based on a best-selling novel, the film explores the themes of rape, justice, and insanity with tension and wit.
- (72K)
- Drama, Mystery
- Otto Preminger
- 1959-07-13
Frederick Manion (Ben Gazzara), a lieutenant in the army, is arrested for the murder of a bartender, Barney Quill. He claims, in his defense, that the victim had raped and beaten up his wife Laura (Lee Remick).
Semi-retired Michigan lawyer Paul Biegler (James Stewart) takes the case of Army Lt. Manion (Ben Gazzara), who murdered a local innkeeper after his wife (Lee Remick) claimed that he raped...
- (52)
- James Stewart
- Otto Preminger
- Carlyle Productions
Find out who starred in and worked on the classic courtroom drama film based on a novel by John D. Voelker. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, and more on IMDb.
Sep 26, 2022 · Watch or download the classic courtroom drama based on John D. Voelker's novel. A lawyer defends a soldier who claims he killed an innkeeper in a fit of rage after he raped his wife.
When his flirtatious young wife (Lee Remick) claims she was raped, an army lieutenant (Ben Gazzara) kills her attacker and hires a small-town lawyer (James Stewart) to defend him. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
