The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975)

Name: The Legend of Lizzie Borden
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, Crime
Released: 1975
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Elizabeth Montgomery, Fionnula Flanagan, Ed Flanders, Katherine Helmond, Don Porter

1h 36m United States of America

TV Movie Drama Crime

Plot

Set against the backdrop of 1893 Massachusetts, this gripping dramatization delves into the notorious trial of Lizzie Borden, who stands accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother with an axe. As the courtroom drama unfolds, the film explores themes of family secrets, societal expectations, and the complexities of justice. With intense performances and a haunting atmosphere, it captures the public fascination surrounding one of America's most infamous true crime stories, leaving viewers to ponder the truth behind the chilling events that transpired in the Borden household.

Cast

Elizabeth Montgomery Fionnula Flanagan Ed Flanders Katherine Helmond Don Porter Fritz Weaver Bonnie Bartlett Helen Craig Hayden Rorke Gloria Stuart John Beal Alan Hewitt Gail Kobe Amzie Strickland Robert Symonds