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Anatomy of a Murder

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7.819592h 41mCrimeDramaMystery
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Anatomy of a Murder at a glance

Anatomy of a Murder is a 1959 crime and drama film, running 2h 41m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12A in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema.

12A age rating2h 41mCrimeDrama

Rated 12A in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1959-07-01
Runtime
2h 41m
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Director
Otto Preminger
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.8 / 10 · 1,244 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
James StewartPaul Biegler
Lee RemickLaura Manion
Ben GazzaraLt. Frederick Manion
Arthur O'ConnellParnell Emmett McCarthy
Eve ArdenMaida Rutledge
Kathryn GrantMary Pilant
George C. ScottClaude Dancer
Orson BeanDr. Matthew Smith
Russ BrownGeorge Lemon
Murray HamiltonAlphonse Paquette
Brooks WestDist. Atty. Mitch Lodwick
Ken LynchDet. Sgt. James Durgo
John QualenDeputy Sheriff Sulo
Howard McNearDr. Dompierre

Questions about Anatomy of a Murder

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Where can I watch Anatomy of a Murder in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Anatomy of a Murder is listed on Sky Go, Now TV Cinema. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Anatomy of a Murder suitable for children?

Anatomy of a Murder is rated 12A in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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…

How long is Anatomy of a Murder?

Anatomy of a Murder runs for 2h 41m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Anatomy of a Murder trailer?

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