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Released: |
1959 |
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Genre: |
DRAMA
COURTROOM
CRIME
CONTROVERSIAL
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US |
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BW |
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Length: |
160 |
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Small-town attorney (James Stewart, pictured) defends army lieutenant (Ben Gazzara) on trial for murder.
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Reviewed by Chris Tookey
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Big, bulky courtroom drama thought racy and controversial in its time. Though overlong, it's neatly plotted; and the splendid cast sustains audience interest. Duke Ellington contributes a memorable score.
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