Review of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) by Apollo R — 07 Jan 2007

Love this movie, has my favourite James Stewart and directed by the supertalented Otto Preminger.

This review of Anatomy of a Murder (1959) was written by Apollo R on 07 Jan 2007.

Anatomy of a Murder has generally received very positive reviews.

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