The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975)
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- TV-14
- 1h 36min
- Drama, History
- 10 Feb 1975 (USA)
- TV Movie
In 1893 Massachusetts, Lizzie Andrew Borden is put on trial for murdering her father and stepmother with an axe.
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Awards:
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 3 nominations.
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Cast
| Elizabeth Montgomery | ... |
Lizzie Borden
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| Fionnula Flanagan | ... |
Bridget Sullivan
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| Ed Flanders | ... |
Hosea Knowlton
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| Katherine Helmond | ... |
Emma Borden
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| Don Porter | ... |
George Robinson
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| Fritz Weaver | ... |
Andrew Borden
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| Bonnie Bartlett | ... |
Sylvia Knowlton
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| John Beal | ... |
Dr. Bowen
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| Helen Craig | ... |
Abby Borden
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| Alan Hewitt | ... |
Mayor Coughlin
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| Gail Kobe | ... |
Alice Russell
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| Hayden Rorke | ... |
Julien Ralph
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| Amzie Strickland | ... |
Adelaide Churchill
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| Robert Symonds | ... |
Andrew Jennings
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Iggie Wolfington | ... |
Store Proprietor
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| John Zaremba | ... |
Judge Blaisdell
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| J. Edward McKinley | ... |
Marshall Hilliard
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Norman Stuart | ... |
Dr. Wood
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| Jon Lormer | ... |
Bailiff
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Lynn Wood | ... |
Mrs. Raymond
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| Olan Soule | ... |
Eli Bence
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Judson Morgan | ... |
Justice Morgan
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| John Alvin | ... |
Dr. Draper
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| Patricia Wilson | ... |
Hannah Reagan
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| Tracie Savage | ... |
Young Lizzie
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| Gloria Stuart | ... |
Store Customer
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Joan Crosby | ... |
Companion
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Don Ames | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Robert Cole | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Len Felber | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Bob Harks | ... |
Policeman Allen (uncredited)
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| Michael Jeffers | ... |
Judge (uncredited)
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| Jason Johnson | ... |
Jury Foreman (uncredited)
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| Monty O'Grady | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Arthur Tovey | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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George Tracy | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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| Wally West | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Paul Wendkos | ||
Written by
| William Bast | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| William Bast | ... | associate producer |
| George LeMaire | ... | producer |
Music by
| Billy Goldenberg | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert B. Hauser | ||
Editing by
| John A. Martinelli | ||
Editorial Department
| Richard E. Rabjohn | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Pat Harris | ||
Art Direction by
| Jack De Shields | ||
Set Decoration by
| Harry Gordon | ||
Costume Design by
| Michael Butler | ... | (costumes: men) |
| Guy C. Verhille | ||
Makeup Department
| Sugar Blymyer | ... | hair stylist |
| Hal Lierley | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Tom Miller | ... | makeup artist (as Thomas Miller) |
Production Management
| William Cairncross | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Mitchell L. Gamson | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mitchell L. Gamson | ... | assistant director |
| Barry Steinberg | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Fred Westcott | ... | property master (as Fred Wescott) |
| Kenneth L. Westcott | ... | property master (as Ken Wescott) |
Sound Department
| Don Isaacs | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Al Overton | ... | sound mixer (as Al Overton Sr.) |
| Don Higgins | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Larry Kaufman | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Jack Kirschner | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Dick Le Grand | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Gary Vaughan | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Gene Wahrman | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Frank White | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Harold E. Wooley | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Richard O. Helmer | ... | special effects (as Richard Helmer) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Carl Boles | ... | gaffer |
| Thomas Melton | ... | key grip |
| Gail Parker | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Mildred Gusse | ... | casting supervisor (as Millie Gusse) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michael Butler | ... | wardrobe: men |
| Walt Hoffman | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Barbara Siebert | ... | costumer: women |
Music Department
| Jack Hunsaker | ... | music supervisor |
| Bickford Webber | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alan Greedy | ... | script supervisor (as Allan Greedy) |
Additional Crew
| Deedee Bail | ... | assistant to producer |
| Kellam de Forest | ... | researcher |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1975) (United States) (tv)
- CBS Media Ventures (2007) (United States) (copyright owner)
- CBS Paramount Domestic Television (2005) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- CIC Video (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Cinedigm Entertainment Group (2014) (United States) (DVD) (for CBS DVD)
- La Cinq (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Paramount Domestic Television (1978) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- TBS Superstation (1991) (United States) (tv) (cable television)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- American International Video Search Inc. (video)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound re-recording)
- Westheimer Company (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Elizabeth Montgomery stars as Lizzie Borden, a 19th-century Massachusetts woman who is put on trial for the brutal slaughter of her father and stepmother in their family home. She is accused of hacking up her parents with an axe after carefully removing her clothes to avoid bloodstains. Based on fact and considered shocking at the time for a TV-movie. Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | Accused of the shocking murder of her parents, she must prove her innocence...or be hanged! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Elizabeth Montgomery and Lizzie Borden were sixth cousins once removed, both descending from 17th-century Massachusetts resident John Luther. Rhonda McClure, the genealogist who documented the Montgomery-Borden connection, said, "I wonder how Elizabeth would have felt if she knew she was playing her own cousin." See more » |
| Goofs | High voltage power cables on pylons can be seen on the hills behind the Borden house. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 27th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1975). See more » |
| Quotes |
Adelaide Churchill:
Lizzie what's wrong? Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Borden: Oh Mrs Churchill, do come in. Someone has killed Father. See more » |