Search results
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. The truth proves elusive for a former prosecutor who is enlisted to defend an Army officer accused of murdering his wife's rapist. IMDb 8.0 2 h 40 min 1959. 16+.
Jul 8, 1995 · Anatomy of a Murder. This 1959 release is a prime contender for Otto Preminger’s greatest film—a superb courtroom drama packed with humor and character that shows every actor at his or her ...
Filter by Rating: 9/10. A Spot-On Courtroom Drama. tightspotkilo 17 December 2005. Anatomy of an excellent movie: Begin with an extremely tight and well written script, from the novel by the same name. While reportedly the story is based on a real-life case it is nevertheless a timeless story, almost biblical, presenting age-old questions of ...
A riveting courtroom drama of rape and premeditated murder is brought to life with an all-star cast in the suspenseful and highly-acclaimed ANATOMY OF A MURDER. Nominated for seven Academy Awards® including Best Picture (1959), the film pits a humble small-town lawyer (James Stewart) against a hard-headed big city prosecutor (George C. Scott). Emotions flare as a jealous army lieutenant (Ben ...
Anatomy of a Murder. Hardcover – Import, January 1, 1958. This novel is a meticulously detailed account of a celebrated murder trial. It concentrates on defense attorney Paul Biegler from the moment he accepts the case until the verdict is brought in. Biegler's client is accused of murdering a man who his wife claims assaulted her.
- Robert Traver
Jul 11, 2000 · Anatomy of a Murder is a 1959 American courtroom drama film produced and directed by Otto Preminger, with a screenplay written by Wendell Mayes. Semi-retired Michigan lawyer Paul Biegler takes the case of Army Lt. Manion, who murdered a local innkeeper (Quill) after his wife (Laura) claimed that he raped her.
