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The Paradine Case

The Paradine Case

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

19476.21h 54m

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.

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Written by David O. Selznick, Robert Hichens, Alma Reville
Produced by David O. Selznick
Box OfficeBudget: $4.3MRevenue: $2.1M

Top Cast

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

Anthony Keane

Ann Todd

Ann Todd

Gay Keane

Alida Valli

Alida Valli

Mrs. Paradine

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

Judge Lord Thomas Horfield

Charles Coburn

Charles Coburn

Sir Simon Flaquer

Ethel Barrymore

Ethel Barrymore

Lady Sophie Horfield

Louis Jourdan

Louis Jourdan

Andre Latour

Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll

Sir Joseph

Joan Tetzel

Joan Tetzel

Judy Flaquer

Isobel Elsom

Isobel Elsom

Innkeeper

Themes & Keywords

femme fatalefilm noirlawyerblack and white

About The Paradine Case

The Paradine Case is a drama, mystery, romance film released in 1947 exploring themes of femme fatale, film noir, lawyer, black and white. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, it stars Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, Alida Valli. 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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