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Witness for the Prosecution
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Witness for the Prosecution

1949-06-10 · 75 min · ★ 8.7

Drama · TV Movie

Agatha Christie tale of a man on trial for murder: a trial featuring surprise after surprise. Not to be confused with the later Hollywood adaptation.

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Directors
John Glyn-Jones
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Alban BlakelockMr. Myers
Stafford ByrneWalker
Derek ElphinstoneSir Wilfrid Robarts
Mary KerridgeMary KerridgeRomaine Heilger
Dale RogersLeonard Vole
John SalewJohn SalewRobert Mayherne
Hilda TerrissMiss French

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