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Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
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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.
Cast
Tyrone Poweras Leonard Vole
Marlene Dietrichas Christine
Charles Laughtonas Sir Wilfrid
Elsa Lanchesteras Miss Plimsoll
John Williamsas Brogan-Moore
Henry Daniellas Mayhew
Ian Wolfeas Carter
Torin Thatcheras Mr. Myers
Norma Vardenas Mrs. French
Una O'Connoras Janet
Francis Comptonas Judge
Philip Tongeas Inspector Hearne
Ruta Leeas Diana
Patrick Aherneas Court Officer (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | December 17, 1957 |
| Runtime | 116 min (1h 56m) โ longer as the 1957 average of 103 min |
| Genres | Drama, Crime, Mystery |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $3,000,000 |
| Box office | $9,000,000 (3.0ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0051201 |
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Questions
How long is Witness for the Prosecution?
Witness for the Prosecution runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Witness for the Prosecution worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 1,759 votes, which places it #3 of 13 films released in 1957 in this index (top 85%) and #83 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Witness for the Prosecution?
Witness for the Prosecution was directed by Billy Wilder. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Apartment (1960), Some Like It Hot (1959).
Who stars in Witness for the Prosecution?
Tyrone Power as Leonard Vole; Marlene Dietrich as Christine; Charles Laughton as Sir Wilfrid; Elsa Lanchester as Miss Plimsoll; John Williams as Brogan-Moore; Henry Daniell as Mayhew.
What is Witness for the Prosecution rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Witness for the Prosecution?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23943.