Anatomy of a Murder

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Director

Otto Preminger

Original Language

EN

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 rests on the victim's mysterious business partner, who's hiding a dark secret.

Who directed Anatomy of a Murder?

Anatomy of a Murder was directed by Otto Preminger.

When was Anatomy of a Murder released?

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

How long is Anatomy of a Murder?

Anatomy of a Murder has a runtime of 2h 41m.

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