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TV Movie

The Legend of Lizzie Borden

1975·1h 36m·TV-14
DramaMysteryHistory
IMDb Rating
★ 7.4/10
2,235 votes

In 1893 Massachusetts, 32-year-old spinster Lizzie Andrew Borden is put on trial for killing her father Andrew and stepmother Abby with an ax. The film explores complex family relationships and uses facts to provide a possible solution.

The Legend of Lizzie Borden is a 1975 drama mystery movie directed by Paul Wendkos, starring Elizabeth Montgomery, Fionnula Flanagan, Katherine Helmond. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 from 2,235 votes and runs 1h 36m.

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Director
Paul Wendkos
Stars
Elizabeth Montgomery
Fionnula Flanagan
Katherine Helmond
Ed Flanders
Creators
William Bast
Details
1975-02-10
96 min
TV Movie
TV-14
★ United States
★ English
Keywords
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