Anatomy of a Murder

Overview

In "Anatomy of a Murder," Paul Biegler, a Michigan attorney enjoying semi-retirement, takes on the defense of Army Lieutenant Manion, charged with the murder of a local innkeeper after his wife accuses the man of rape. As the courtroom drama progresses, Biegler confronts District Attorney Lodwick and the determined prosecutor Claude Dancer in a quest to clear Manion's name. A crucial element in the case emerges through the mysterious business partner of the victim, whose hidden secrets could ultimately reveal the truth behind the tragic events.