The Paradine Case

The Paradine Case (1947)

17/09/1948 (GB)
Drama, Mystery, Romance
1h 54m

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

Overview

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.

  • Alfred HitchcockDirector
  • David O. SelznickScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $4,258,000

  • Revenue

    $2,100,000

Keywords

  • femme fatale
  • film noir
  • lawyer
  • black and white

Top Billed Cast

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

Anthony Keane

Ann Todd

Ann Todd

Gay Keane

Alida Valli

Alida Valli

Mrs. Paradine

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

Judge Lord Thomas Horfield

Charles Coburn

Charles Coburn

Sir Simon Flaquer

Ethel Barrymore

Ethel Barrymore

Lady Sophie Horfield

Louis Jourdan

Louis Jourdan

Andre Latour

Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll

Sir Joseph

Joan Tetzel

Joan Tetzel

Judy Flaquer

Isobel Elsom

Isobel Elsom

Innkeeper

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