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The Paradine Case (1947)

★ 6.5Approved125 minDirector: Alfred Hitchcock

1947 film by Alfred Hitchcock

The Paradine Case is a 1947 American courtroom drama film with elements of film noir set in England, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and produced by David O. Selznick. Selznick and an uncredited Ben Hecht wrote the screenplay from an adaptation by Alma Reville and James Bridie of the 1933 novel by Robert Smythe Hichens. The film stars Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, Alida Valli, Charles Laughton, Charles Coburn, Ethel Barrymore, and Louis Jourdan. It tells of an English barrister who falls in love with a woman who is accused of murder, and how it affects his relationship with his wife.

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What is The Paradine Case about?
The Paradine Case (1947) — Following a short investigation, the London Police charge Maddalena Paradine with the poisoning murder of her older, blind husband, retired Colonel Richard Paradine, who was dependent on her and others to manage in his life due to his physical disability. She is up front about be
Is The Paradine Case based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Paradine Case scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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