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Anatomy of a Murder
1959
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller
In a murder trial, the defendant says he suffered temporary insanity after the victim raped his wife. What is the truth, and will he win his case?
IMDB 8.0
RT 100%
Metacritic 95
StarsJames StewartLee RemickBen GazzaraArthur O'Connell
DirectorOtto Preminger
WriterWendell Mayes (screenplay)John D. Voelker (based on the novel by)
AwardsNominated for 7 Oscars
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
    James Stewart
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
    Arthur O'Connell
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
    George C. Scott
  • Best Achievement in Cinematography, Black-and-White
    Sam Leavitt
  • Best Achievement in Film Editing
    Louis R. Loeffler
  • Best Motion Picture of the Year
    Otto Preminger
  • Best Adapted Screenplay
    Wendell Mayes
LanguageEnglish
CountryUSA