Review of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) by Max E — 04 May 2012

Lee Remick should have gotten supporting actor Oscar.

This review of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) was written by Max E on 04 May 2012.

Anatomy of a Murder has generally received very positive reviews.

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