The Paradine Case

A slow, talky courtroom drama where quiet obsession and moral compromise smolder beneath polished British manners.

Directed by

Alfred Hitchcock

Genres

Drama, Mystery, Romance

Starring

Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, Alida Valli

Tagline

The dramatic case of a beautiful woman whose trial for murder held the nation spellbound.

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, dark and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, love, betrayal, guilt

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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