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The Paradine Case (1947)

1947-12-31 · 1h 54m · EN
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The dramatic case of a beautiful woman whose trial for murder held the nation spellbound.

Attorney Anthony Keane agrees to represent Londonite Mrs. Paradine, who has been fingered in her husband's murder. From the start, the married lawyer is drawn to the enigmatic beauty, and he begins to cast about for a way to exonerate his client. Keane puts the Paradine household servant on the stand, suggesting he is the killer. But Keane soon loses his way in the courtroom, and his half-baked plan sets off a stunning chain of events.

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Alfred HitchcockDirectorBen HechtWriter
Budget
$4.3M
Box office
$2.1M

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Gregory PeckGregory PeckAnthony KeaneAnn ToddAnn ToddGay KeaneCharles LaughtonCharles LaughtonJudge Lord Thomas HorfieldCharles CoburnCharles CoburnSir Simon FlaquerEthel BarrymoreEthel BarrymoreLady Sophie HorfieldLouis JourdanLouis JourdanAndre LatourAlida ValliAlida ValliMrs. ParadineLeo G. CarrollLeo G. CarrollSir JosephJoan TetzelJoan TetzelJudy FlaquerIsobel ElsomIsobel ElsomInnkeeperHarry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' PollardCabby (uncredited)Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Keywords

LawyerFemme fataleBlack and whiteNoirLake districtCumbriaFilm noir

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityLawyer · Femme Fatale · Black And WhiteMood preferenceRomanceNarrative complexityMysteryVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDrama

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What is The Paradine Case about?

Attorney Anthony Keane agrees to represent Londonite Mrs. Paradine, who has been fingered in her husband's murder. From the start, the married lawyer is drawn to the enigmatic beauty, and he begins to cast about for a way to exonerate his client. Keane puts the Paradine household servant on the stand, suggesting he is the killer. But Keane soon loses his way in the courtroom, and his half-baked plan sets off a stunning chain of events.

How long is The Paradine Case?

The Paradine Case has a runtime of 114 minutes.