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Witness for the Prosecution

NR19571h 56mBilly Wilder
IMDb 8.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 76

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"The most electrifying entertainment of our time!"

An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.

DramaMysteryCrime
Based On Novel Or BookNurseWidowCigaretteLetterTrialMurderLawyerCourtroomMurder Mystery

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Frequently asked questions

What is Witness for the Prosecution (1957) about?

An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.

Who stars in Witness for the Prosecution?

Witness for the Prosecution stars Tyrone Power (Leonard Vole), Marlene Dietrich (Christine), Charles Laughton (Sir Wilfrid), Elsa Lanchester (Miss Plimsoll), John Williams (Brogan-Moore). The film was directed by Billy Wilder.

How long is Witness for the Prosecution?

Witness for the Prosecution has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1957. It is rated NR.

Is Witness for the Prosecution worth watching?

Witness for the Prosecution holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Mystery, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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