Anatomy of a Murder

Name: Anatomy of a Murder
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1959
Duration: 161 min
Cast: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell, Eve Arden

1959 · 161 min · Director: Otto Preminger

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) is a crime drama, directed by Otto Preminger. It stars James Stewart and Lee Remick. Its search for justice plays out in the courtroom. The 161-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.

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What Anatomy of a Murder Is About

Otto Preminger's 1959 film follows an officer accused of killing the man who assaulted his wife. A small-town lawyer takes the defence. The trial runs for days. The film shows the legal process almost in full; the narrative leaves who is telling the truth deliberately unresolved. James Stewart leads. The score is by Duke Ellington. Because it discussed sexual assault in plain language it ran into trouble with the censors of the period. Who it's for: those who like classic courtroom drama. Who it's not for: viewers wanting something short; it runs over two and a half hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anatomy of a Murder about?

Otto Preminger's 1959 film follows an officer accused of killing the man who assaulted his wife. A small-town lawyer takes the defence.

Where can I watch Anatomy of a Murder?

Anatomy of a Murder is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Anatomy of a Murder?

Anatomy of a Murder runs for 161 minutes (2h 41m).

When did Anatomy of a Murder come out?

Anatomy of a Murder was released in 1959.

Who directed Anatomy of a Murder?

Anatomy of a Murder was directed by Otto Preminger.

Who stars in Anatomy of a Murder?

Anatomy of a Murder stars James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell.

What is Anatomy of a Murder's rating?

Anatomy of a Murder holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 82 out of 100.