Review of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) by Harpreet S — 13 May 2012

Great courtroom drama. Jimmy Stewart nails it.

This review of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) was written by Harpreet S on 13 May 2012.

Anatomy of a Murder has generally received very positive reviews.

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