Anatomy of a Murder
1959, English. Directed by Otto Preminger.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Anatomy of a Murder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Otto PremingerDirector
- James StewartPaul Biegler
- Lee RemickLaura Manion
- Ben GazzaraLt. Frederick Manion
- Arthur O'ConnellParnell Emmett McCarthy
- Eve ArdenMaida Rutledge
- Kathryn GrantMary Pilant
- George C. ScottClaude Dancer
- Orson BeanDr. Matthew Smith
- Russ BrownGeorge Lemon
- Murray HamiltonAlphonse Paquette
- Brooks WestDist. Atty. Mitch Lodwick
- Ken LynchDet. Sgt. James Durgo
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wendell Mayes
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $8M
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What Anatomy of a Murder is based on
Anatomy of a Murder is based on Anatomy of a Murder, a 1958 novel by John D. Voelker.
Novel · 1958
Anatomy of a Murder
By John D. Voelker
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Anatomy of a Murder: quick answers
Is Anatomy of a Murder worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 1,247 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder runs 161 minutes (2h 41m).
Does Anatomy of a Murder have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Anatomy of a Murder. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Anatomy of a Murder parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Anatomy of a Murder is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Anatomy of a Murder on?
Anatomy of a Murder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Anatomy of a Murder?
If you liked Anatomy of a Murder, try A Walk Among the Tombstones, Blood Work, Stranger on the Third Floor.
Who directed Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder (1959) was directed by Otto Preminger and stars James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara.
What is Anatomy of a Murder based on?
Anatomy of a Murder is based on Anatomy of a Murder, a 1958 novel by John D. Voelker.