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Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

The most electrifying entertainment of our time!

  • Dec 17, 1957
  • 1h 56m
  • NR

8.2/10

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1,808 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Witness for the Prosecution is a 1957 drama and mystery film directed by Billy Wilder. Its leading cast includes Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton. It runs for 1 hour 56 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 56 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
8.2/10 from 1,808 TMDB votes

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WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (Masters of Cinema) New & Exclusive Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Tyrone Power Leonard Vole
  • Marlene Dietrich Christine
  • Charles Laughton Sir Wilfrid
  • Elsa Lanchester Miss Plimsoll
  • John Williams Brogan-Moore
  • Henry Daniell Mayhew
  • Ian Wolfe Carter
  • Torin Thatcher Mr. Myers
  • Norma Varden Mrs. French
  • Una O'Connor Janet
  • Francis Compton Judge
  • Philip Tonge Inspector Hearne
  • Ruta Lee Diana
  • Patrick Aherne Court Officer (uncredited)
  • Walter Bacon Bar Patron (uncredited)
  • Eddie Baker Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  • Benjie Bancroft Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  • John Barton Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

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