The Legend of Lizzie Borden
“Could this woman commit the crime of the century?”
Synopsis
A dramatization of the famous 1893 Massachusetts trial of the woman accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an ax.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-12
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Elizabeth Montgomery
Lizzie Borden
Fionnula Flanagan
Bridget Sullivan
Ed Flanders
Hosea Knowlton
Katherine Helmond
Emma Borden
Don Porter
George Robinson
Fritz Weaver
Mr. Andrew Borden
Bonnie Bartlett
Sylvia Knowlton
Helen Craig
Mrs. Abby Borden
Hayden Rorke
Julien Ralph
Gloria Stuart
Store customer
John Beal
Dr. Bowen
Alan Hewitt
Mayor Coughlin
Gail Kobe
Alice Russell
Amzie Strickland
Adelaide Churchill
Robert Symonds
Andrew Jennings
Iggie Wolfington
Store Proprietor
John Zaremba
Judge Blaisdell
J. Edward McKinley
Marshall Hilliard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- William Bast
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- The Legend of Lizzie Borden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Television, George LeMaire Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
William Bast
Billy Goldenberg
Robert B. Hauser
John A. Martinelli
George LeMaire
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wendkos
Director
Robert B. Hauser
Director of Photography
George LeMaire
Producer
William Bast
Writer
Michael Butler
Costume Design
John A. Martinelli
Editor
Guy C. Verhille
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of Lizzie Borden
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What is The Legend of Lizzie Borden about?
A dramatization of the famous 1893 Massachusetts trial of the woman accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an ax.
Who directed The Legend of Lizzie Borden?
The Legend of Lizzie Borden was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in The Legend of Lizzie Borden?
The principal cast of The Legend of Lizzie Borden includes Elizabeth Montgomery, Fionnula Flanagan, Ed Flanders, Katherine Helmond, Don Porter.
When was The Legend of Lizzie Borden released and how long is it?
The Legend of Lizzie Borden was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of Lizzie Borden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of Lizzie Borden was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of Lizzie Borden?
The Legend of Lizzie Borden holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).