Katharine Hepburn plays Amanda Bonner, the defence attorney in the trial of Doris Attinger for the attempted murder of her husband whom she discovers has a mistress. Spencer Tracy is Amanda’s husband, Adam, prosecuting attorney in the same trial. As the trial progresses, Amanda and Adam find they cannot confine their battle to the courtroom, as the issues of sexual equality extend into their home. Also starring Judy Holliday and Tom Ewell.
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ACMI Identifier
302558
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Comedy
Comedy → Screwball comedies
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Courtroom films and programs
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Trials in motion pictures
Feature films
Feature films → Feature films - United States
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)