The Paradine Case (1947)

12/31/1947 1h 54m

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

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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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Gregory Peck

as Anthony Keane

Born 04/05/1916

Died 06/12/2003, age

Alida Valli

as Mrs. Paradine

Born 05/31/1921

Died 04/22/2006, age

Charles Laughton

as Judge Lord Thomas Horfield

Born 06/30/1899

Died 12/15/1962, age

Charles Coburn

as Sir Simon Flaquer

Born 06/18/1877

Died 08/30/1961, age

Ethel Barrymore

as Lady Sophie Horfield

Born 08/12/1879

Died 06/18/1959, age

Louis Jourdan

as Andre Latour

Born 06/20/1921

Died 02/14/2015, age

Leo G. Carroll

as Sir Joseph

Born 10/25/1886

Died 10/16/1972, age