Anatomy of a Murder (movie 1959) - Popularity, Trends & Audience Interest

Crime Drama Mystery

Jul 2, 1959•USA•2h 41m

Director: Otto Preminger

Budget: 2 000 000 $•Domestic: 11 900 000 $

Language English

NMTW 89% Excellent

Nominated for 7 Oscars. 10 wins & 18 nominations total

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Budget:	2 000 000 $
Domestic Box Office (USA):	11 900 000 $
Worldwide Box Office:	8 000 000 $
Profit:	+6 000 000 $
Country:	USA
Age rating:
MPAA rating:	Approved
NMTW Rating:	89% Excellent
Length:	2 h 41 min

Description:

Paul Biegler, a retired lawyer in Michigan, takes on the case of Army Lieutenant Manion. Manion is accused of killing an innkeeper after his wife claims he raped her. The upcoming trial will be difficult, with Biegler facing District Attorney Lodwick and prosecutor Claude Dancer. The investigation reveals that the victim's business partner holds a crucial piece of information. Biegler must carefully navigate secrets and lies to build a defense for Manion and try to prove his innocence. The film examines justice, trust, and human nature as it follows the trial, showing how lawyers pursue the truth in a criminal case.

Alternative title:	Anatomy of a Murder
Release year:	1959
Language:	English
Awards:	🏆 Nominated for 7 Oscars. 10 wins & 18 nominations total
Director:	Otto Preminger
Type:	Movie