Anatomy of a Murder
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1959 NR 2h 41m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Anatomy of a Murder |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jul 2, 1959 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, jazz, rape, trial, jealousy, lawyer, judge, adultery, court case, jurors, michigan, hays code |
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FAQ
What is Anatomy of a Murder about?
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.
When was Anatomy of a Murder released?
Anatomy of a Murder was released on Jul 2, 1959 (status: Released).
Who directed Anatomy of a Murder?
Otto Preminger directed Anatomy of a Murder.
What is the TMDB rating of Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 from 1,219 votes.