| Edition |
DVD edition. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (161 min.) : sound, black and white, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; 600 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 600.
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| System Details |
DVD; widescreen 16:9; 1.85:1 aspect ratio; High-Definition digital restoration; PCM Dolby digital mono.; Dolby digital 5.1 surround; NTSC region 1. |
| Cast |
James Stewart, Ben Gazzara, Lee Remick, Eve Arden, George C. Scott, Kathryn Grant, Murray Hamilton, Orson Bean, Arthur O'Connell, Joseph N. Welch. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Sam Leavitt ; editor, Louis R. Loeffler ; music, Duke Ellington. |
| Note |
Based on the novel of the same title by Robert Traver. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1959. |
| Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
A small-town Michigan lawyer takes on a difficult case: that of a young Army lieutenant accused of murdering the local tavern owner who he believes raped his wife. A gripping, envelope-pushing courtroom drama, Anatomy of a murder was groundbreaking for the frankness of its discussion of sex. More than anything else, it is a striking depiction of the power of words. With its outstanding supporting cast and influential jazz score by Duke Ellington, it is an American movie landmark. |
| Contents |
Disc one: Anatomy of a murder (161 min.) -- trailer featuring on-set footage. Disc two: interview with Otto Preminger's biographer Foster Hirsch -- critic Gary Giddins explores Duke Ellington's score in a new interview -- a look at the relationship between graphic designer Saul Bass and Preminger with Bass biographer Pat Kirkham -- newsreel footage from the set -- excerpts from a 1967 episode of Firing Line, featuring Preminger in discussion with William F. Buckley Jr. -- excerpts from the work in progress Anatomy of "Anatomy" -- behind-the-scenes photographs by Life magazine's Gjon Mili. Plus: a booklet featuring an essay by critic Nick Pinkerton and a 1959 Life magazine article on real-life lawyer Joseph N. Welch, who plays Judge Weaver in the film. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Murder -- Drama.
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Rape -- Drama.
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Trials (Murder) -- Drama.
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Traver, Robert, 1903-1991 -- Film adaptations.
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| Added Author |
Preminger, Otto. Producer. Director.
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Mayes, Wendell. Screenwriter.
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Leavitt, Samuel, 1904-1984. Cinematographer.
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Loeffler, Louis R., 1897-1972. Film editor.
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Stewart, James, 1908-1997. Actor.
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Gazzara, Ben, 1930-2012. Actor.
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Remick, Lee. Actor.
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Arden, Eve, 1908-1990. Actor.
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Scott, George C., 1927-1999. Actor.
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Crosby, Kathryn, 1933- Actor.
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Hamilton, Murray. Actor.
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Bean, Orson. Actor.
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O'Connell, Arthur, 1908-1981. Actor.
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Welch, Joseph N., 1890-1960.
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Traver, Robert, 1903-1991.
Anatomy of a murder.
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Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974. Composer.
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Carlyle Productions.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781604655407 |
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1604655402 |
| Standard No. |
715515091510 |
| Music No. |
CC2111D The Criterion Collection |
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