# Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

> A small-town lawyer navigates a morally murky murder trial where jealousy, sexual violence, and competing versions of truth challenge the meaning of justice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/64

## Facts

- Runtime: 161 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Director: Otto Preminger
- Cast: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell, Eve Arden, Kathryn Grant, George C. Scott, Orson Bean
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052561/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, sardonic, moody, classic movie night, legal drama marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping courtroom drama that delves into the complexities of love, jealousy, and the quest for justice.

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