bombersflyup Review of Anatomy of a Murder

Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

Lt. Frederick Manion: How can a jury disregard what it's already heard? Paul Biegler: They can't, lieutenant. They can't.

[7/10 · 15 July 2018]

Anatomy of a Murder is a great showcase of the defense lawyer and the prosecutor, though unendearing.

Certainly an engaging court room drama, but lacks anything more, so I wouldn't call it a great film. James Stewart and George C Scott terrific in the their roles, but most of the other characters fail to bring much to the film. With the long run-time, it needs more.