Movie

The Legend of Lizzie Borden

“Could this woman commit the crime of the century?”

★ 6.9(34)19751h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Wendkos
Release date: 1975-02-10
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Television

The Legend of Lizzie Borden — trailer

About The Legend of Lizzie Borden

The Legend of Lizzie Borden is a 1975 movie in the TV Movie, Drama and Crime genres, directed by Paul Wendkos, starring Elizabeth Montgomery, Fionnula Flanagan and Ed Flanders. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 34 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Legend of Lizzie Borden in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A dramatization of the famous 1893 Massachusetts trial of the woman accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an ax.

Cast

Elizabeth Montgomery

Lizzie Borden

Fionnula Flanagan

Bridget Sullivan

Ed Flanders

Hosea Knowlton

Katherine Helmond

Emma Borden

Don Porter

George Robinson

Fritz Weaver

Mr. Andrew Borden

Bonnie Bartlett

Sylvia Knowlton

Helen Craig

Mrs. Abby Borden

Hayden Rorke

Julien Ralph

Gloria Stuart

Store customer

John Beal

Dr. Bowen

Alan Hewitt

Mayor Coughlin

Themes & keywords

axe murderquestioninglizzie bordenambiguoushorrified

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Legend of Lizzie Borden in Canada?+

The Legend of Lizzie Borden is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Legend of Lizzie Borden on Netflix?+

The Legend of Lizzie Borden is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Legend of Lizzie Borden?+

The Legend of Lizzie Borden has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in The Legend of Lizzie Borden?+

The Legend of Lizzie Borden stars Elizabeth Montgomery, Fionnula Flanagan, Ed Flanders, Katherine Helmond and Don Porter.

When did The Legend of Lizzie Borden come out?+

The Legend of Lizzie Borden is a 1975 movie directed by Paul Wendkos.

What genre is The Legend of Lizzie Borden?+

The Legend of Lizzie Borden is TV Movie, Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Legend of Lizzie Borden?+

The Legend of Lizzie Borden was directed by Paul Wendkos.