Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
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Synopsis
A newspaper publisher, wanting to prove a point about the insufficiency of circumstantial evidence, talks his possible son-in-law Tom into a hoax in an attempt to expose ineptitude of the city's hard-line district attorney. The plan is to have Tom plant clues leading to his arrest for killing a female nightclub dancer. Once Tom is found guilty, he is to reveal the setup and humiliate the DA.
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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-27
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Dana Andrews
Tom Garrett
Joan Fontaine
Susan Spencer
Sidney Blackmer
Austin Spencer
Arthur Franz
Bob Hale
Philip Bourneuf
Roy Thompson
Edward Binns
Lt. Kennedy
Shepperd Strudwick
Jonathan Wilson
Robin Raymond
Terry Larue
Barbara Nichols
Dolly Moore
William F. Leicester
Charlie Miller
Dan Seymour
Greco
Rusty Lane
Judge
Joyce Taylor
Joan Williams
Carleton Young
Allan Kirk
Trudy Wroe
Hatcheck girl
Joe Kirk
Clothing Store Clerk
John George
Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)
Wendell Niles
Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Morrow
- Original Score
- Herschel Burke Gilbert
- Original Title
- Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Bert E. Friedlob Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Lang
Douglas Morrow
Herschel Burke Gilbert
William E. Snyder
Gene Fowler Jr.
Bert E. Friedlob
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Lang
Director
Douglas Morrow
Screenplay
Bert E. Friedlob
Producer
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Original Music Composer
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
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What is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt about?
A newspaper publisher, wanting to prove a point about the insufficiency of circumstantial evidence, talks his possible son-in-law Tom into a hoax in an attempt to expose ineptitude of the city's hard-line district attorney. The plan is to have Tom plant clues leading to his arrest for killing a female nightclub dancer. Once Tom is found guilty, he is to reveal the setup and humiliate the DA.
Who directed Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt was directed by Fritz Lang.
Who stars in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
The principal cast of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt includes Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, Sidney Blackmer, Arthur Franz, Philip Bourneuf.
When was Beyond a Reasonable Doubt released and how long is it?
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond a Reasonable Doubt was composed by Herschel Burke Gilbert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).