Anatomy of a Murder
"No search of human emotions has ever probed so deeply, so truthfully as… Anatomy of a Murder."
Originally released in 1959. Anatomy of a Murder is a crime/drama film. directed by Otto Preminger. With a runtime of 2h 41m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring James Stewart, Lee Remick, and Ben Gazzara
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
2h 41m
161 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (1,111 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$8M
4.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,000,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Otto Preminger Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder was directed by Otto Preminger.
How long is Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder has a runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes (161 minutes total).
When was Anatomy of a Murder released?
Anatomy of a Murder was released on July 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Anatomy of a Murder?
The main cast of Anatomy of a Murder includes James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell, Eve Arden.
Is Anatomy of a Murder worth watching?
Anatomy of a Murder has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 1,111 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.