Witness for the Prosecution
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
DirectorBilly Wilder
ProducerArthur Hornblow Jr.
ScreenwriterAgatha Christie, Lawrence B. Marcus, Billy Wilder, Harry Kurnitz
DistributorUnited Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release Date DateDec 21, 1957, Original
LanguageEnglish
Runtime1h 54m
Introduction
The affable Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power) is being tried for the murder of a wealthy woman, and legendary lawyer Sir Wilfrid Robarts (Charles Laughton) has chosen to represent him. Unfortunately, Leonard's alibi depends on the testimony of his callous wife, Christine (Marlene Dietrich) -- who, after the discovery of a legal loophole, makes the shocking decision to appear in court against him. To Sir Wilfrid's surprise, this is only the first in a series of puzzling revelations and reversals.
Critics Reviews
Clayton Dillard4.3
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Wendy Ide4.9
457
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