Anatomy of a Crime
Synopsis
Private detective David Ross has two apparently unconnected cases to investigate in the same day. In the first he is hired by a millionaire who paid a large ransom for his kidnapped daughter twelve years before, but she was never seen again. Now a woman has come forward who claims the young girl she raised is the millionaire's missing daughter. Later, Ross is contacted by a retired burlesque dancer who's about to publish her memoirs and possibly reveal the secrets of some important people, but someone is determined to stop her.
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Darren McGavin
David Ross
Ted Knight
Nick Ames
Simon Scott
George Harrington
Read Morgan
Lacey
Dorothy Green
Margaret Harrington
Noah Keen
Lt. Kernig
Ben Murphy
Patrick Forrester
Mary Jo Deschanel
Marcie
Jean Carson
Mary Potter
Eve McVeagh
Mrs. Forrester
Gordon Jump
Carl
George N. Neise
Brad Elston
Paul Lambert
Larry Rogers
James Edwards
Lt. Wager
Fabian Dean
Beefy
Dallas Mitchell
Fabian
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Peyser
- Screenplay & Story
- Kay Lenard, Jess Carneol
- Original Title
- Anatomy of a Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Peyser
Kay Lenard, Jess Carneol
Department Leadership Roster
John Peyser
Director
Kay Lenard
Screenplay
Jess Carneol
Screenplay
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What is Anatomy of a Crime about?
Private detective David Ross has two apparently unconnected cases to investigate in the same day. In the first he is hired by a millionaire who paid a large ransom for his kidnapped daughter twelve years before, but she was never seen again. Now a woman has come forward who claims the young girl she raised is the millionaire's missing daughter. Later, Ross is contacted by a retired burlesque dancer who's about to publish her memoirs and possibly reveal the secrets of some important people, but someone is determined to stop her.
Who directed Anatomy of a Crime?
Anatomy of a Crime was directed by John Peyser.
Who stars in Anatomy of a Crime?
The principal cast of Anatomy of a Crime includes Darren McGavin, Ted Knight, Simon Scott, Read Morgan, Dorothy Green.
When was Anatomy of a Crime released and how long is it?
Anatomy of a Crime was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.