The Paradine Case

The Paradine Case

1947 · 114 min · EN · 6.3 (273 votes)
Dir. Alfred Hitchcock · Starring Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, Alida Valli, Charles Laughton, Charles Coburn, Ethel Barrymore · Music Franz Waxman

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

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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.

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A gripping courtroom drama steeped in noir atmosphere. It's a slow-burn descent into obsession, where desire and guilt intertwine, leading to a powerful, tragic climax. Perfect for a contemplative evening.

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