Anatomy Of A Murder
by Elihu Winer
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What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play's reflection of 1960s social norms. Some find the attitudes displayed to be outdated or problematic, which affects their enjoyment of the performance.
Synopsis
Defeated for re-election as District Attorney, Paul Biegler isn't looking forward to becoming a defense attorney, but his first case is sensational: a lieutenant is accused of murdering the bartender who allegedly raped his wife.
It's a high-stakes battle of wit and determination, as Biegler uses every device to save the officer's neck.
Press Reviews
"Touching on home truths about justice and the law […] most audiences […] may overpraise it because it reminds them of older, better movies. Wouldn’t it be lovely to see a modern version of […] (a much sturdier small-town courtroom drama) Anatomy of a Murder?" - Time Magazine"Anatomy of a Murder […] a riveting thriller." - What’s On Stage"The production is gripping […] characters hurl witty insults at each other during the court case scenes […] performance ends brilliantly." - The Stage"Elihu Winer’s explosive courtroom drama, Anatomy of a Murder […] Based on the bestseller turned into the critically acclaimed film starring James Stewart, Ben Gazzara, and Lee Remick."
— Broadwayworld.com/UK
Publication
Anatomy Of A Murder is a American mystery play written by Elihu Winer and published by Samuel French (1994).
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Samuel French · 1994 · 108 pp
Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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