Anatomy of a Murder

Otto Preminger (director)
John D. Voelker (novel)
Gjon Mili, Al St. Hilaire (still photographers)
Wendell Mayes (screenwriter)
James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell (starring)

Culver City, CA: Columbia Pictures, 1977. Vintage photograph from the 1959 film.

Based on the 1958 novel by John D. Voelker, under the pseudonym Robert Traver, which he based on a real life case of a veteran accused of killing a local man who he believed raped his wife. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor for Jimmy Stewart, and twice for Best Supporting Actor for George C. Scott and Arthur O’Connell.

Set in Michigan and shot on location there.

8 x 10 inches. Very Good to Near Fine.

National Film Registry. Rosenbaum 1000. Criterion Collection 600. Penzler 101. Spicer US. Grant US. Selby US.


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