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DRAMA . 1947 . 1h 54m . 6.2/10

The Paradine Case_

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

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.

Starring Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, Alida Valli
Box Office $2.1M
6.2/10
Rating
$2.1M
Box Office
1h 54m
Runtime
1947
Year
FLOP
-51% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The dramatic case of a beautiful woman whose trial for murder held the nation spellbound.

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.

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Box office
The Paradine Case earned $2.1M against a $4.3M budget.
Cast
Gregory Peck stars as Anthony Keane in The Paradine Case.
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Year context
The Paradine Case was released 79 years ago in 1947.
The Paradine Case is a Drama, Mystery, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 54m.

BOX OFFICE

$4.3M
Budget
$2.1M
Revenue
-51%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
114 min (1h 54m)
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (257 votes)
Budget
$4,258,000
Box Office
$2,100,000
Profit
$-2,158,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Paradine Case about?
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 long is The Paradine Case?
The Paradine Case has a runtime of 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Who stars in The Paradine Case?
The cast of The Paradine Case includes Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, Alida Valli, Charles Laughton, Charles Coburn.
How much did The Paradine Case make at the box office?
The Paradine Case earned $2,100,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $4,258,000.
What is the rating of The Paradine Case?
The Paradine Case has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 257 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Mystery Romance
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