Review of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) by Ken T — 03 Apr 2010
The best courtroom film I have seen. In my current job I have spent my fair share on the stand and have witnessed several attorneys at work - the nuance and observations in this film are spectacular. Not to mention this film really challenged the Code with many of the words used - the discussion about using the word "panties" in the courtroom is particularly priceless.
This is also James Stewart's finest role - one that had him escape "James Stewart" awe-shucks territory for a far more mature role - and significantly removed from Mr. Smith. Also, the entire supporting cast - Eve Arden, Ben Gazzara, Lee Remick, George C.
Scott, Arthur O'Connell - are all outstanding. And the legendary Duke Ellington composed the score for this film - one of only two scores he composed for a film (Paris Blues, also worth watching, being the other).
An exceptional masterpiece and one of the finest films of the 1950s.
This review of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) was written by Ken T on 03 Apr 2010.
Anatomy of a Murder has generally received very positive reviews.
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