Review of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) by Kevin W — 17 Aug 2007

Probably best courtroom movie ever, and one of my favourite movies ever - broke some taboos in 1959 too.

This review of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) was written by Kevin W on 17 Aug 2007.

Anatomy of a Murder has generally received very positive reviews.

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