Anatomy of a Murder
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Synopsis
An upstate Michigan lawyer defends a soldier who claims he killed an innkeeper due to temporary insanity after the victim raped his wife. What is the truth, and will he win his case?
Cast
- James Stewart
- Lee Remick
- Ben Gazzara
- Arthur O'Connell
- Eve Arden
- Kathryn Grant
- George C. Scott
- Orson Bean
- Russ Brown
- Murray Hamilton
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Absolute hypnosis. The rhythm of the line deliveries in every scene is almost magical. Too many examples to choose from—seriously, I could literally pick any moment—but there's an interaction in the final 15 minutes where something the audience already knows is revealed to…
KarstenAug 29, 2021I liked the part where Jimmy Stewart requested for the victim's dog to be in the courtroom.
DBJun 3, 2020(jimmy stewart voice) mmhmm yes yes i see well then mmhmm yes now oh ohh ohhh mmhmm
Shane McAvoy - Dec 20, 2020
phenomenal film, the most brisk two and a half hour movie i’ve ever seen. more to say later about jimmy stewart’s performance, which is way more interesting than it appears at first glance. update: so i promised more on stewart and here it is. preminger presents the law…
Jamelle BouieAug 21, 2020i wish every movie in the 50s was scored by duke ellington
ksenijaMay 19, 2018this movie is nearly three hours long and consists entirely of dialogue with zero action whatsoever and I enjoyed every single minute of it.
eely - Oct 15, 2023
*Jimmy Stewart voice* panties
Nea Ching(y)Nov 7, 2024*James Stewart voice* “oh well you see your honor, it was only the instrumental version of rapper 50 Cent’s song, P.I.M.P.”
moviemattk ✌🏻Jun 29, 2020I’m sure this was revolutionary for its time, but it feels like your run of the mill Sunday afternoon TCM procedural to me, with some pretty upsetting implications to its ending. Lee Remick is gorgeous though, and the faces are lit so beautifully!
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- Luw lovedAnatomy of a Murder
8.7/ Amazing storytelling, with a fantastic plot! The first 2 acts of the movie I really did like, but the ending was a bit too fast for me. I expected much more for the ending, but it didn’t live up to it. Definitely a rewatchable movie for me.
Platypus Lord likedAnatomy of a MurderVery well-made court drama I respected more than I loved. The script is solid & very frank for 1959. Invites you to ponder what you'd decide as juror, but also ambiguous & less satisfying because of that. Duke Ellington's score is memorable. Stewart, Remick, & Scott are superb.
Meerkatter lovedAnatomy of a MurderOtto Preminger’s courtroom drama, based on a true story, has a superb cast, and a fabulous score by Duke Ellington (who has a cameo) The attitudes towards rape are very much of the time The judge is played by none other than Joseph Welch of the McCarthy hearings. Look him up!
- CinEdu likedAnatomy of a Murder
Historia judicial que pese a no tener un misterio que desvelar, nos da una excelente lección de como cuestionar los hechos cuando no los hemos visto y en algunos casos...como se los manipula. Si estas interesado en estudiar leyes o algo parecido, esta película es para ti...
jam jammy jambam likedAnatomy of a MurderReally great detective/courtroom drama that doesn’t exactly land the ending - a bit too rushed and unsatisfying. The case itself was very interesting but doesn’t really take any (major) interesting turns.
Arthur Beaugeard lovedAnatomy of a MurderAn excellent courtroom drama. It’s mysterious and adult, telling its story in shades of grey. An honest snapshot of the social norms of that moment.
- Matthew Golad lovedAnatomy of a Murder
An excellent movie. Some dated moments. But gripping with fun twists. It leaves you thinking.
Fer Angelotto lovedAnatomy of a MurderStrongly built. Loved the language switching
10000BCman likedAnatomy of a Murderawesome score, awesome acting, awesome film
Atom Users Reviews
Metacritic
A prime contender for Otto Preminger's greatest film—a superb courtroom drama packed with humor and character that shows every actor at his or her best.
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
Otto Preminger's fiercely austere courtroom drama was strong stuff in 1959.
Peter Bradshaw
The Guardian
It is the best courtroom melodrama this old judge has ever seen.
Bosley Crowther
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Anatomy of a Murder (1959)?
The movie is 2hr 41min long.
What's Anatomy of a Murder (1959) about?
An upstate Michigan lawyer defends a soldier who claims he killed an innkeeper due to temporary insanity after the victim raped his wife. What is the truth, and will he win his case?
Who's the cast of Anatomy of a Murder (1959)?
- James Stewart as Paul Biegler
- Lee Remick as Laura Manion
- Ben Gazzara as Lt. Frederick Manion
- Arthur O'Connell as Parnell Emmett McCarthy
- Eve Arden as Maida Rutledge
- Kathryn Grant as Mary Pilant
- George C. Scott as Claude Dancer
- Orson Bean as Dr. Matthew Smith
- Russ Brown as George Lemon
- Murray Hamilton as Alphonse Paquette
Who's the director behind Anatomy of a Murder (1959)?
Otto Preminger directed Anatomy of a Murder (1959).
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