Joseph Kearns

Anatomy of a Murder -- When his flirtatious young wife (Lee Remick) claims she was raped, an army lieutenant (Ben Gazzara)kills her attacker and hires small-town lawyer James Stewart to defend him.

A riveting courtroom drama of rape and premeditated murder is brought to life with an all-star castin the suspenseful and highly-acclaimed Anatomy of a Murder. Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture (1959). The film pits a humble small-town lawyer (James Stewart) against a hard-headed big city prosecutor (George C. Scott). Emotions flare as a jealous army lieutenant (Ben Gazzara) pleads innocent to murdering the rapist of his seductive, beautiful wife (Lee Remick). Producedand directed by the renowned Otto Preminger, the film features a brilliant score by Duke Ellington. Packed with drama, passion and intrigue, Anatomy of a Murder is a cinematic masterpiece that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

In a murder trial, Lt. Frederick Manion says he suffered temporary insanity after the victim raped his wife. It is up to lawyer Paul Biegler to prove his innocence.

Davis is a widowed librarian in a small town who becomes the center of a censorship controversy during the 1950's red scare, when she refuses to remove a book off the shelves.