The Paradine Case (1947)

6.3/10 • 114 min • Drama Mystery Romance

Overview

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.

Cast

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)

Arthur Tovey

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

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