Anatomy of a Murder (Criterion Collection)

One of the most controversial films of the 1950s, this explosive courtroom drama directed by Otto Preminger pits a small-town lawyer (James Stewart) against a slick prosecutor (George C. Scott) in the trial of an army lieutenant (Ben Gazzara) who is accused of murdering the man who raped his wife. As emotions flare and motives are questioned, a harrowing glimpse into the machinations of the legal system is revealed. With Arthur O'Connell, Lee Remick; score by Duke Ellington. 160 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio, PCM mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); bonus footage; interviews; newsreel footage; photo gallery; theatrical trailer.