A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.
Acting
Tracy and Hepburn's 9th film together — their rhythm is telepathic.
Writing
Ruth Gordon's script sneaks feminism into a 1949 rom-com.
Director
George Cukor
Spencer Tracy
Adam Bonner
Katharine Hepburn
Amanda Bonner
Judy Holliday
Doris Attinger
Tom Ewell
Warren Attinger
David Wayne
Kip Lurie
Jean Hagen
Beryl Caighn
Hope Emerson
Olympia La Pere
Eve March
Grace
Clarence Kolb
Judge Reiser
Emerson Treacy
Jules Frikke
Polly Moran
Mrs. McGrath
Will Wright
Judge Marcasson
Bonnie Bannon
Woman in Courtroom (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Judy Holliday's breakout role — she stole every scene and won her own Oscar the next year.
The film was added to the National Film Registry for its 'cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance' — rare for a rom-com.
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