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Drama
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20th Century 50s
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Michigan USA Small Town Courtroom
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Anatomy of a Murder, 1959

Starring: James Stewart, George C. Scott

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Written by: Robert Traver

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 160 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:8.1

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Anatomy of a Murder can be described as clever, captivating, and suspenseful. The plot revolves around a legal investigation, courtroom drama, and the protagonist as suspect. The main genre is drama. In terms of style, Anatomy of a Murder is talky. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a courtroom and in a small town. Anatomy of a Murder is located in Michigan. It takes place in the 1950s. Visually, it is black and white. The soundtrack of Anatomy of a Murder is jazz. It is originally a true story and based on a book. The movie has received attention for being a Venice Festival winner, a classic, and a masterpiece.

Summary of Anatomy of a Murder

Director Preminger thrives in tense legal showdowns and this is perhaps his best, mostly for Stewart's cagey performance as a deceptively wily small-town lawyer. The sensationalist trial revolves around an army lieutenant who shoots a bar owner for allegedly raping his wife, an ugly crime in which no one is wholly guilty or innocent. Based on Robert Travers' novel. Score (and onscreen appearance) by Duke Ellington. Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--James Stewart, Best (Adapted) Screenplay.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	1 July 1959
Runtime:	160 min

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James Stewart

as Paul Biegler

George C. Scott

as Asst. State Atty. Gen. Claude Dancer

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Anatomy of a Murder ranks as one of the best courtroom dramas I've seen. The script is dense, full of twisting arguments and compelling ambiguities. I liked the rivalry between Stewart and Scott as the defense and prosecutor, and the direction in... Read and rate it

02.May.2010
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by: Mike
Mike rated this movie0/10

An abundance of impressive performances highlight this courtroom drama. Though the then-shocking subject matter of the trial seems much tamer today and the ending was a bit anti-climactic, the film still holds up well as an entertaining and thorough... Read and rate it

22.March.2009
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by: coolerking
coolerking rated this movie8/10Great

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