Product ReviewsAnatomy of a Murder (DVD, 2000)

superb

This is classic courtroom drama. Directed by Otto Preminger with a stellar cast including Jimmy Stewart, George C. Scott, Lee Remmick and Ben Gazzara. Stewart plays a small town lawyer defending Gazzara on a murder charge for shooting a man who allegedly raped Remick (his wife). Or was it due to jealousy? This is not a who done it. Rather, the mystery is why did Gazzara do it? The plot and courtroom scenes are realistic. This is a much better and more realistic courtroom drama than more recent courtroom dramas such as Jagged Edge, The Verdict, or even Presumed Innocent. The screen play was very faithfully adapted from the novel of the same name by Robert Traver (the pen name of a now deceased former justice of the Michigan Supreme Court). As you would expect, the courtroom scenes and legal dialogue are realistic. Watching this dvd gives you the feeling of what it's like to try a major case.
The dialogue, however, is at times dated and somewhat corny. However, the caet is first rate - Stewart, George C. Scott and Lee Remick sizzle. The rest of the cast is fun to watch. Watch for Joseph C. Welch - the Boston lawyer who was credited with bringing down Senator Joe McCarthy - as the judge. Duke Ellington appears in a cameo role. Floyd the Barber from the Andy Griffith TV show and Mr. Wilson from the Dennis the Menace TV series also make breif appearances. I suggest you prep for your next murder trial by watching Jimmy Stewart.Read full review...

"Anatomy of a Murder" dvd

James Stewart at his best- an analytical, cunning mind beneath the slow-moving, country boy exterior. Fabulous surprise ending is bolstered by a few mid-movie surprise revelations. Human frailities are brought out, aired like dirty linen, but never judged. Supporting cast is terrific-characters like the bartender and trailer park manager get their opportunity to have a once-in-a-lifetime ten minutes' of fame. The husband and wife are a mass of contradictions, passion, and even, a touch or so of sheer evilness. This was a great novel that made the shift-as so rarely happens- into a great film. I had seen it many times and just had to add it to my personal film collection.Read full review...

A challenging film with intrigue thrown in for good measure

James Stewart, a name I have yet to see associated with a BAD picture. There might be one, but I haven't seen it. This was an engaging trial scene and well worth what I paid for it. I prefer color, but I knew it was B&W when I ordered it, so I still rate it five stars. It has an ending you can place anywhere you want to, but the ending I had to conclude was not the one I would have preferred. I would recommend this film if you like intrigue. Read full review...

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Vintage 1950's intertainment.And actors are a classic greats.

Refreshing historical firsts on the movie screen and in a Michigan small town.

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Anatomy. Excellent engaging tight-knit. The way thee old ones are made

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A wonderful classic

Having camped a few times recently in the “trailer Park” Featured in this movie and enjoyed the lumberjack tavern and The Inn both while been there, this movie was a blast to watch.

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Classics are the best

No matter how hard Hollywood tries, the movies of today are no match of the movies of yesterday.

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Watch the Movie and You Be the Judge

Jimmy Stewart had to be one of the Greatest Actors of All Time.

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anatomy of a murder

great movie

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Very suspenseful movie

Suspenseful movie based on real-life events make for a good night of entertainment.

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