Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Director: Fritz Lang
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1956
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, Sidney Blackmer, Arthur Franz, Philip Bourneuf

What Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Is About

A newspaper publisher, wanting to prove a point about the insufficiency of circumstantial evidence, talks his possible son-in-law Tom into a hoax in an attempt to expose ineptitude of the city's hard-line district attorney. The plan is to have Tom plant clues leading to his arrest for killing a female nightclub dancer. Once Tom is found guilty, he is to reveal the setup and humiliate the DA.

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What is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt about?

A newspaper publisher, wanting to prove a point about the insufficiency of circumstantial evidence, talks his possible son-in-law Tom into a hoax in an attempt to expose ineptitude of the city's hard-line district attorney. The plan is to have Tom plant clues leading to his arrest for killing a female nightclub dancer.

Where can I watch Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt 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 Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt runs for 80 minutes (1h 20m).

When did Beyond a Reasonable Doubt come out?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt was released in 1956.

Who directed Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt was directed by Fritz Lang.

Who stars in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt stars Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, Sidney Blackmer, Arthur Franz.

What is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt's rating?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.