Anatomy of a Murder
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Anatomy of a Murder
Where can I watch Anatomy of a Murder in the United States?
Anatomy of a Murder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Anatomy of a Murder on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Anatomy of a Murder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside The Roku Channel.
Can I watch Anatomy of a Murder for free?
Anatomy of a Murder streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder scores 7.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder stars James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell, and Eve Arden. Otto Preminger is the director.
How long is Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder runs 2h 41m (161 minutes).
When did Anatomy of a Murder come out?
Anatomy of a Murder was released on July 1, 1959.
Which studio made Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder was produced by Carlyle Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Anatomy of a Murder?
Anatomy of a Murder was made on a budget of $2,000,000.
How much did Anatomy of a Murder make at the box office?
Anatomy of a Murder grossed $8,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $2,000,000.
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