Anatomy of a Murder

Name: Anatomy of a Murder
Director: Otto Preminger
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Released: 1959

1959

IMDb

Otto Preminger

1959·Not Rated·

United States

Award tierSilver

Metascore

Drama Mystery

An upstate Michigan lawyer defends a soldier who claims he killed an innkeeper due to temporary insanity after the victim raped his wife. What is the truth and will he win his case?

Cast

James Stewart·Lee Remick·Ben Gazzara·Arthur O'Connell

Languages

English

Major Awards

1 win · 6 nominations

Wins (1)

Best Actor

Venice Film Festival (1959)

Best Actor

Nominations (6)

Best Picture

BAFTA Awards (1960)

Best Film from any Source

Golden Globes, USA (1960)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Academy Awards, USA (1960)

Best Picture

Best Director

Golden Globes, USA (1960)

Best Director

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (1960)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Best Actress

Golden Globes, USA (1960)

Best Actress - Drama