Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956)

Country: USA
Director: Fritz Lang
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Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Rating: 7.0/10
Length: 80 mins

Storyline

Tom Garrett's a reporter on leave from his job. As Tom's having difficulty writing the book, his boss, publisher Austin Spencer, suggests he write a non-fiction book on capital punishment, The pair set out to frame Tom for a murder he didn't commit in order to eradicate capital punishment.—Huggo

Plot Keywords

surprise ending, phonograph, fiance, ex boyfriend, broken engagement, jealousy, camera, coincidence, clue, car fire, wrongful conviction, courtroom, striptease, blonde, murder trial, execution, polaroid, day for night, wall safe, prison visit

Short Review

It is a film of great economy and precision (it lasts only 80 minutes), with the terrifying inevitability of Greek tragedy and a pervading sense that man is his own worst enemy.