Anatomy of a Murder

Anatomy of a Murder

No search of human emotions has ever probed so deeply, so truthfully as… Anatomy of a Murder.

7.8 /10 1,132 votes
July 1, 1959 2h 41m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Otto Preminger
Writers Wendell Mayes, John D. Voelker
Studio Columbia Pictures
Rating 7.8/10
Language EN
Budget $2,000,000

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Cast & Crew

James Stewart

James Stewart

Paul "Pauly" Biegler

Lee Remick

Lee Remick

Laura Manion

Ben Gazzara

Ben Gazzara

Lieutenant Frederick "Manny" Manion

Arthur O'Connell

Arthur O'Connell

Parnell Emmett "Parn" McCarthy

Eve Arden

Eve Arden

Maida Rutledge

Kathryn Grant

Kathryn Grant

Mary Pilant

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

AAG Claude Dancer

Orson Bean

Orson Bean

Dr. Matthew Smith

Russ Brown

Russ Brown

Deputy Sheriff George Lemon

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Alphonse "Al" Paquette

Brooks West

Brooks West

DA Mitchell "Mitch" Lodwick

Ken Lynch

Ken Lynch

Det. Sgt. James "Jim" Durgo

Frequently Asked Questions

Anatomy of a Murder was released on July 1, 1959.

The runtime of Anatomy of a Murder is 2h 41m.

Anatomy of a Murder is a Crime, Drama, Mystery movie.

Anatomy of a Murder has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Anatomy of a Murder is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Anatomy of a Murder was directed by Otto Preminger.

The main cast of Anatomy of a Murder includes James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara.

Anatomy of a Murder is originally in English.