directed by: Otto Preminger, year: 1959
actors: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Eve Arden

Set in a dim Michigan town, Anatomy of a Murder follows small-town attorney Paul Biegler as he defends a man accused of murder after the assault of his wife. Otto Preminger's courtroom drama probes motive, truth, and the gray ethics of defense, as a skilful cross-examination and a controversial alibi push the limits of justice. The film builds tension from atmosphere, dialogue, and moral ambiguity as memory and passion collide with law.

Legal Procedure, Crime Drama, Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama, Murder Mystery, 1959 Film