Review of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) by Wade P — 01 Jan 2013

Really good movie; very realistic trial scenes...I love the judge...a real life lawyer, from what I've heard in stories about the movie. Highly recommended.

This review of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) was written by Wade P on 01 Jan 2013.

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