Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Anatomy of a Murder is a book-based movie adapted from "Anatomy of a Murder" by Robert Traver. This Crime/Drama film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is July 2, 1959.
The Source Material
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Overview
It's not only the most popular courtroom drama in American fiction, but one of the most popular novels of our time. A gripping tale of deceit, murder, and a sensational trial, Anatomy of a Murder is unmatched in the authenticity of its settings, events, and c…
About The Movie
Description
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.
Details
- Title
- Anatomy of a Murder
- Original Title
- Anatomy of a Murder
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- US Theatrical
- July 2, 1959 · Rated NR
- US Theatrical Note
- Los Angeles, California
- US Limited Theatrical
- July 1, 1959 · Rated NR
- US Limited Theatrical Note
- Detroit, Michigan