Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
"Put them all together they spell M-U-R-D-E-R !"
Originally released in 1956. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt is a crime/drama film. directed by Fritz Lang. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, and Sidney Blackmer
Synopsis
A newspaper publisher, wanting to prove a point about the insufficiency of circumstantial evidence, talks his possible son-in-law Tom into a hoax in an attempt to expose ineptitude of the city's hard-line district attorney. The plan is to have Tom plant clues leading to his arrest for killing a female nightclub dancer. Once Tom is found guilty, he is to reveal the setup and humiliate the DA.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (120 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dana Andrews
as Tom Garrett
Joan Fontaine
as Susan Spencer
Sidney Blackmer
as Austin Spencer
Arthur Franz
as Bob Hale
Philip Bourneuf
as Roy Thompson
Edward Binns
as Lt. Kennedy
Shepperd Strudwick
as Jonathan Wilson
Robin Raymond
as Terry Larue
Barbara Nichols
as Dolly Moore
William F. Leicester
as Charlie Miller
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bert E. Friedlob Productions
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt about?
A newspaper publisher, wanting to prove a point about the insufficiency of circumstantial evidence, talks his possible son-in-law Tom into a hoax in an attempt to expose ineptitude of the city's ha...
Who directed Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt was directed by Fritz Lang.
How long is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Beyond a Reasonable Doubt released?
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt was released on September 13, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
The main cast of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt includes Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, Sidney Blackmer, Arthur Franz, Philip Bourneuf.
Is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt worth watching?
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 120 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.