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Witness for the Prosecution
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Witness for the Prosecution

1957-12-17 · 116 min · ★ 8.2

Drama · Mystery · Crime

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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Directors
Billy Wilder
Production companies
Edward Small Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000,000
Revenue
USD 9,000,000

Top Cast

Tyrone PowerTyrone PowerLeonard Vole
Marlene DietrichMarlene DietrichChristine
Charles LaughtonCharles LaughtonSir Wilfrid
Elsa LanchesterElsa LanchesterMiss Plimsoll
John WilliamsJohn WilliamsBrogan-Moore
Henry DaniellHenry DaniellMayhew
Ian WolfeIan WolfeCarter
Torin ThatcherTorin ThatcherMr. Myers
Norma VardenNorma VardenMrs. French
Una O'ConnorUna O'ConnorJanet
Francis ComptonFrancis ComptonJudge
Philip TongePhilip TongeInspector Hearne
Ruta LeeRuta LeeDiana
Patrick AhernePatrick AherneCourt Officer (uncredited)
Walter BaconBar Patron (uncredited)
Eddie BakerEddie BakerCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Benjie BancroftCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
John BartonCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Brandon BeachJuror (uncredited)
George BlagoiGeorge BlagoiJuror (uncredited)

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