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Anatomy of a Murder (1959): movie guide
Anatomy of a Murder (1959) is a Crime, Drama, Mystery running about 161 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.8/10 from 1,245 votes. Notable cast includes James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1959-07-01
- Runtime: 161 min
- TMDB: 7.8/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1959-07-01
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What is Anatomy of a Murder about?
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.
Cast highlights
Anatomy of a Murder features James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell, Eve Arden, Kathryn Grant. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1959-07-01. Runtime: 161 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (1,245 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Anatomy of a Murder?
- Anatomy of a Murder is listed as Crime, Drama, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is Anatomy of a Murder?
- Anatomy of a Murder runs about 161 minutes.
- Who stars in Anatomy of a Murder?
- Cast highlights include James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell, Eve Arden, Kathryn Grant.
- Does Cinema Box stream Anatomy of a Murder?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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