The Paradine Case(1947)
“The dramatic case of a beautiful woman whose trial for murder held the nation spellbound.”
Overview
In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Studio
Vanguard Films
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Gregory Peck
as Anthony Keane
Ann Todd
as Gay Keane
Alida Valli
as Mrs. Paradine
Charles Laughton
as Judge Lord Thomas Horfield
Charles Coburn
as Sir Simon Flaquer
Ethel Barrymore
as Lady Sophie Horfield
Louis Jourdan
as Andre Latour
Leo G. Carroll
as Sir Joseph
Joan Tetzel
as Judy Flaquer
Isobel Elsom
as Innkeeper
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as Cabby (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1947
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Vanguard Films • Selznick International Pictures
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Where can I watch The Paradine Case?▼
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What is The Paradine Case about?▼
In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.
Who directed The Paradine Case?▼
The Paradine Case was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1947. It is a drama, mystery, romance film.
How long is The Paradine Case?▼
The Paradine Case has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in The Paradine Case?▼
The cast of The Paradine Case includes Gregory Peck as Anthony Keane, Ann Todd as Gay Keane, Alida Valli as Mrs. Paradine, Charles Laughton as Judge Lord Thomas Horfield, Charles Coburn as Sir Simon Flaquer and more.
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