Lieutenant Frederick "Manny" Manion — Anatomy of a Murder Character Profile

Lieutenant Frederick "Manny" Manion - Anatomy of a Murder

About Lieutenant Frederick "Manny" Manion

US Army Lieutenant accused of murdering innkeeper Barney Quill. He claims temporary amnesia to claim an 'irresistible impulse' defense, likely feigned under Biegler's guidance. After being acquitted by reason of insanity, he flees with Laura, leaving a note justifying his flight using the same legal rationale.

Character Facts

Played by
Ben Gazzara
Appears in
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Role
Supporting

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