Paul Biegler (James Stewart) a laid back, southern lawyer defends a short-tempered Army Lieutenant (Ben Gazzara) who is accused of murdering his wife’s rapist. This courtroom drama based on the best selling Robert Travers’ novel features a musical score as well as a cameo appearance by Duke Ellington.

Academy Award® nominations: including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor- James Stewart and Best (Adapted) Screenplay.