The Paradine Case
"The dramatic case of a beautiful woman whose trial for murder held the nation spellbound."
Originally released in 1947. The Paradine Case is a drama/mystery film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Starring Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, and Alida Valli
Synopsis
In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (256 votes)
Budget
$4.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.1M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gregory Peck
as Anthony Keane
Ann Todd
as Gay Keane
Alida Valli
as Mrs. Paradine
Charles Laughton
as Judge Lord Thomas Horfield
Charles Coburn
as Sir Simon Flaquer
Ethel Barrymore
as Lady Sophie Horfield
Louis Jourdan
as Andre Latour
Leo G. Carroll
as Sir Joseph
Joan Tetzel
as Judy Flaquer
Isobel Elsom
as Innkeeper
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,258,000
- Revenue
- $2,100,000
Production Companies
- Vanguard Films
- Selznick International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Paradine Case about?
In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmati...
Who directed The Paradine Case?
The Paradine Case was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is The Paradine Case?
The Paradine Case has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Paradine Case released?
The Paradine Case was released on December 29, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Paradine Case?
The main cast of The Paradine Case includes Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, Alida Valli, Charles Laughton, Charles Coburn.
Is The Paradine Case worth watching?
The Paradine Case has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 256 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.