This thoroughly gripping film has to be among the best of all courtroom movies, never losing its grip for nearly three hours and full of twists, turns and beautifully-drawn characters. Some splendid performances, including James Stewart in one of his greatest roles, spouting language one would never expect to hear from his lips, and superb support by Ben Gazzara, Lee Remick, Arthur O'Connell, Eve Arden and a young George C. Scott. All that talk of rape, sperm and panties must have really tested the censors back in 1959 - yet this film has barely dated at all, and remains a thoroughly immersive experience. Very highly recommended, one of the best films of a great year. 9/10