---
title: "Anatomy of a Murder"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/anatomy-of-a-murder-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 93
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 161
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Anatomy of a Murder (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/anatomy-of-a-murder-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Anatomy of a Murder is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures, Otto Preminger Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A seasoned lawyer battles a tangled murder trial in small‑town Michigan."

### Why Watch
- Intricate murder mystery
- Sharp courtroom dialogue

### Caveats & Content Note
- Length (2h41m) can feel drawn out
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes mature themes of sexual assault and murder, making it appropriate for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: courtroom, noir, slow-burn, twisty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/anatomy-of-a-murder-1959#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Otto Preminger
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Otto Preminger Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Stewart** as *Paul "Pauly" Biegler*
- **Lee Remick** as *Laura Manion*
- **Ben Gazzara** as *Lieutenant Frederick "Manny" Manion*
- **Arthur O'Connell** as *Parnell Emmett "Parn" McCarthy*
- **Eve Arden** as *Maida Rutledge*
- **Kathryn Grant** as *Mary Pilant*
- **George C. Scott** as *AAG Claude Dancer*
- **Orson Bean** as *Dr. Matthew Smith*
- **Russ Brown** as *Deputy Sheriff George Lemon*
- **Murray Hamilton** as *Alphonse "Al" Paquette*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the primary location of the story?
The narrative is set in Michigan.

### Q: Who is accused of murder in the film?
Army Lieutenant Manion is the defendant.

### Q: Who represents the defendant?
The case is handled by semi‑retired lawyer Paul Biegler.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as crime, drama, and mystery.

### Q: When was the film originally released in the United States?
It premiered on July 1, 1959.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Anatomy of a Murder — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/93)

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