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Witness for the Prosecution

1957•1h 56m•★ 8.2•Released

DramaMysteryCrime

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Overview

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.

Movie details

Release date: 1957
Runtime: 1h 56m
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: Billy Wilder
Production: Edward Small Productions
Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $9,000,000

Cast

Portrait of Tyrone Power

Tyrone Power

Leonard Vole

Portrait of Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich

Christine

Portrait of Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

Sir Wilfrid

Portrait of Elsa Lanchester

Elsa Lanchester

Miss Plimsoll

Portrait of John Williams

John Williams

Brogan-Moore

Portrait of Henry Daniell

Henry Daniell

Mayhew

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Witness for the Prosecution (1957) — Cast, Trailer & Details | MINGFO

Portrait of Ian Wolfe

Ian Wolfe

Carter

Portrait of Torin Thatcher

Torin Thatcher

Mr. Myers

Portrait of Norma Varden

Norma Varden

Mrs. French

Portrait of Una O'Connor

Una O'Connor

Janet

Portrait of Francis Compton

Francis Compton

Judge

Portrait of Philip Tonge

Philip Tonge

Inspector Hearne