John Garth (Sterling Hayden) stands trial for critically wounding his wife, Valerie (Anita Ekberg), and murdering her parents (John Wengraf and Iphigenie Castiglioni). In court, John describes his disappointment with Valerie, her alleged infidelity with Reverend Blake (Anthony Steel), and persistent interference from her parents—all factors he claims drove him to violence. Notably, he makes no mention of a troubled childhood. From her hospital bed, Valerie recounts a nightmare marriage, detailing John's constant brutality and unfounded suspicion of her friendship with Reverend Blake, who had offered her comfort during her struggles. Cast: - Sterling Hayden as John Garth - Anita Ekberg as Valerie Horvat - Anthony Steel as Reverend Steven Blake - Peter Walker as Herb Garth - Jerry Barclay as Jim Mingo - Iphigenie Castiglioni as Mrs. Horvat - John Wengraf as Mr. Louis Horvat - Gage Clarke as Jonathan Griggs - Tom McKee as Dave Carlin - Sydney Smith as Judge Frisbee - Bob Adler as Lundy - Stanley Adams as Dr. Jackson - Malcolm Atterbury as Sheriff - Juney Ellis as Nurse Linsey - John Dierkes as Bartender - Norman Leavitt as Linsey - Darryl Duran as Earl Davis Runtime: 82 minutes