Witness For the Prosecution
MGM/UA (1957)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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#1656
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027616869425
IMDB   8.5
116 mins United States / English
Netflix  Region 1   Unrated
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)
Marjorie Eaton Miss O'Brien (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum Barrister (uncredited)
Bess Flowers Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Colin Kenny Juror (uncredited)
Director
Billy Wilder
Producer Edward Small
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Writer Billy Wilder
Harry Kurnitz
Cinematography Russell Harlan
Musician Matty Malneck


Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton star in this "brilliantly made courtroom drama" ('Film Daily') that left audiences reeling from its surprise twists and shocking climax. Directed by Billy Wilder, scripted by Wilder and Harry Kurnitz, and based on Agatha Christie's hit London play, this splendid, six-time Oscar®-nominated classic "crackles with emotional electricity" ('The New York Times') and continues to keep movie lovers riveted until the final, mesmerizing frame.When a wealthy widow is found murdered, her married suitor, Leonard Vole (Power), is accused of the crime. Vole's only hope for acquittal is the testimony of his wife (Dietrich)… but his airtight alibi shatters when she reveals some shocking secrets of her own!
Edition Details
Release Date 11/12/2001
Packaging Netflix
Screen Ratio 1.66:1
Subtitles French; Spanish
Audio Tracks English Dolby Digital 1.0
French Dolby Digital 1.0
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Location Netflix
Owner Netflix
Action Needed Updated
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