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La légende de Lizzie Borden

Original title: The Legend of Lizzie Borden
  • TV Movie
  • 1975
  • TV-14
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
1.9K
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Elizabeth Montgomery in La légende de Lizzie Borden (1975)
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In 1893 Massachusetts, Lizzie Andrew Borden is put on trial for murdering her father and stepmother with an axe.In 1893 Massachusetts, Lizzie Andrew Borden is put on trial for murdering her father and stepmother with an axe.In 1893 Massachusetts, Lizzie Andrew Borden is put on trial for murdering her father and stepmother with an axe.

  • Director
    • Paul Wendkos
  • Writer
    • William Bast
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Montgomery
    • Fionnula Flanagan
    • Ed Flanders
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Wendkos
    • Writer
      • William Bast
    • Stars
      • Elizabeth Montgomery
      • Fionnula Flanagan
      • Ed Flanders
    • 62User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Elizabeth Montgomery
    Elizabeth Montgomery
    • Lizzie Borden
    Fionnula Flanagan
    Fionnula Flanagan
    • Bridget Sullivan
    Ed Flanders
    Ed Flanders
    • Hosea Knowlton
    Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond
    • Emma Borden
    Don Porter
    Don Porter
    • George Robinson
    Fritz Weaver
    Fritz Weaver
    • Andrew Borden
    Bonnie Bartlett
    Bonnie Bartlett
    • Sylvia Knowlton
    John Beal
    John Beal
    • Dr. Bowen
    Helen Craig
    Helen Craig
    • Abby Borden
    Alan Hewitt
    Alan Hewitt
    • Mayor Coughlin
    Gail Kobe
    Gail Kobe
    • Alice Russell
    Hayden Rorke
    Hayden Rorke
    • Julien Ralph
    Amzie Strickland
    Amzie Strickland
    • Adelaide Churchill
    Robert Symonds
    Robert Symonds
    • Andrew Jennings
    Iggie Wolfington
    • Store Proprietor
    John Zaremba
    John Zaremba
    • Judge Blaisdell
    J. Edward McKinley
    J. Edward McKinley
    • Marshall Hilliard
    Norman Stuart
    • Dr. Wood
    • Director
      • Paul Wendkos
    • Writer
      • William Bast
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    Storyline

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    • 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."
    • Goofs
      High voltage power cables on pylons can be seen on the hills behind the Borden house.
    • Quotes

      Adelaide Churchill: Lizzie what's wrong?

      Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Borden: Oh Mrs Churchill, do come in. Someone has killed Father.

    • Alternate versions
      A European video release runs about 3 minutes shorter than the original American version One version shows a glimpse of Elizabeth Montgomery's breast while she is murdering her stepmother. Some prints have a different camera angle that does not show this. The closing credits of the American version says "A George Lemaire Production in association with" then fades to black and shows the Paramount logo while the end music is still playing. The European video release says "A George Lemaire Production in association with" then fades to black and does not show the Paramount logo. The 2014 DVD from Cinedigm uses the original American broadcast version.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 27th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1975)

    User reviews62

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    An amazing movie!
    I remember the controversy when the film aired originally, but it wasn't until years later that I saw it. When I did see it, I was amazed by the high quality of it. This movie is much better than the majority of theatrical releases being made today. Elizabeth Montgomery gives a wonderful performance, and the script is intelligent, rich with subtext, and explores many themes (feminism, incest, murder trials as media events) which are still relevant.

    The 1970s were a great time for made-for-TV movies, and this film is a shining example of that excellence. Today's filmmakers could learn a lot from this terrific production.
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    • Jasonfan
    • Aug 23, 1999

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    FAQ5

    • Is this a true story?
    • What became of the Borden sisters?
    • Was the movie filmed in the real Borden house?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 1987 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Legend of Lizzie Borden
    • Production companies
      • George LeMaire Productions
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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