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Anatomy of a Murder

Summary: An upstate Michigan lawyer defends a soldier who claims he killed an innkeeper due to temporary insanity after the victim raped his wife. What is the truth, and will he win his case?
Runtime: 2 h 41 min
MPAA: Not Rated

Country: United States
Language: English
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