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The Paradine Case

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"The dramatic case of a beautiful woman whose trial for murder held the nation spellbound."

Duration

1h 54m

Release

29 Dec 1947

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.

Plot

A happily married London barrister falls in love with the accused poisoner he is defending.

Cast

Gregory PeckAnn ToddCharles Laughton

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10Rotten Tomatoes: 71%

Details

Director

Alfred Hitchcock

Writers

Robert HichensAlma RevilleDavid O. Selznick

Revenue

$2,100,000

Budget

$4,258,000

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

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