Anatomy of a Murder
“No search of human emotions has ever probed so deeply, so truthfully as… 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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, HBO Max, Looke Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Anatomy of a Murder
Anatomy of a Murder is a 1959 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Otto Preminger. The cast is led by James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara. It has a runtime of 2h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Anatomy of a Murder was produced by Columbia Pictures and Otto Preminger Films and made in United States of America. It was released on July 1, 1959, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Writers
- Wendell Mayes
- Release date
- July 1, 1959
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Otto Preminger Films
Anatomy of a Murder cast & crew
Anatomy of a Murder was directed by Otto Preminger and written by Wendell Mayes.
The cast features 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, and Kathryn Grant as Mary Pilant.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Duke Ellington, cinematography is by Sam Leavitt, and it was produced by Otto Preminger.
Is Anatomy of a Murder worth watching?
Anatomy of a Murder holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 1,170 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 2h 41m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Anatomy of a Murder is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Anatomy of a Murder
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Cast of Anatomy of a Murder
James Stewart
Paul "Pauly" Biegler
Lee Remick
Laura Manion
Ben Gazzara
Lieutenant Frederick "Manny" Manion
Arthur O'Connell
Parnell Emmett "Parn" McCarthy
Eve Arden
Maida Rutledge
Kathryn Grant
Mary Pilant
George C. Scott
AAG Claude Dancer
Orson Bean
Dr. Matthew Smith
Russ Brown
Deputy Sheriff George Lemon
Murray Hamilton
Alphonse "Al" Paquette
Brooks West
DA Mitchell "Mitch" Lodwick
Ken Lynch
Det. Sgt. James "Jim" Durgo
Anatomy of a Murder — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Anatomy of a Murder in United States?
Anatomy of a Murder is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Anatomy of a Murder in?
Anatomy of a Murder is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).
▸What is Anatomy of a Murder rated?
Anatomy of a Murder is rated NR. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 1,170 ratings.
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