The Paradine Case
“The dramatic case of a beautiful woman whose trial for murder held the nation spellbound.”
Synopsis
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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Paradine Case (1947) Trailer
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Top Cast
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Gregory Peck
Anthony Keane
Ann Todd
Gay Keane
Alida Valli
Mrs. Paradine
Charles Laughton
Judge Lord Thomas Horfield
Charles Coburn
Sir Simon Flaquer
Ethel Barrymore
Lady Sophie Horfield
Louis Jourdan
Andre Latour
Leo G. Carroll
Sir Joseph
Joan Tetzel
Judy Flaquer
Isobel Elsom
Innkeeper
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Cabby (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Colin Kenny
Juror (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
Barrister in Courtroom (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 2, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.49x
-$2.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- David O. Selznick
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- The Paradine Case
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $4.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Vanguard Films, Selznick International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
David O. Selznick, Robert Hichens, Alma Reville
Franz Waxman
Lee Garmes
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
David O. Selznick
Producer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
David O. Selznick
Screenplay
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
J. McMillan Johnson
Production Design
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Paradine Case
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What is The Paradine Case about?
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.
Who directed The Paradine Case?
The Paradine Case was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in The Paradine Case?
The principal cast of The Paradine Case includes Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, Alida Valli, Charles Laughton, Charles Coburn.
When was The Paradine Case released and how long is it?
The Paradine Case was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Paradine Case?
The Paradine Case had a reported production budget of $4.3M and grossed $2.1M at the worldwide box office (0.49 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Paradine Case?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Paradine Case was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is The Paradine Case based on a book or true story?
The Paradine Case is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Hichens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Paradine Case?
The Paradine Case holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).