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Anatomy of a Murder
1959
Director
Otto Preminger
Year
1959
Content Rating
Not Rated
Stars
James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell
Languages
🇬🇧 English
Origin Countries
🇺🇸 United States
Synopsis
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?
Major Awards
Overall
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