Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

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Courtroom (5), Murder (4), Trial (4), Mystery (4), Thriller (4), Classic (3), Crime (3), 1950s (3), Based On Play (2), Nurse (2), Widow (2), Twist In The End (2), 300 Greatest Films (2), Investigation (2), Inheritance (2), Defense Attorney (2), Drama (2), Bigamy (2), Black And White (2), Extramarital Affair (2)

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When Leonard Vole is arrested for the sensational murder of a rich, middle-aged widow, the famous Sir Wilfrid Robarts agrees to appear on his behalf. Sir Wilfrid, recovering from a near-fatal heart attack, is *supposed* to be on a diet of bland, civil suits. But the lure of the criminal courts is too much for him, especially when the case is so dif ... (more)

Directed by

Billy Wilder

Starring (View all) :

Leonard Vole

Christine Vole

Sir Wilfrid Robarts

Miss Plimsoll

Brogan-Moore

Mayhew

Carter

Mr. Myers

Emily Jane French

Janet McKenzie

Written by (View all) :

Agatha Christie

(play)

Larry Marcus

(adaptation)

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WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago at Jul 26 9:19

I have always been very partial to films with a surprise ending and "Witness for the Prosecution" has a real stunner. I also enjoy courtroom dramas and this is one of the best. Add to this great performances by a exemplary cast and one of my favourite directors Billy Wilder (who also co-wrote the screenplay) and you can't lose! Charles Laughton's performance alone makes the film well worth seeing. "Witness for the Prosecution" is from a play by Agatha Christie but it also has the feel of Hitchcock about it. Tyrone Power plays Leonard Vole who is the prime suspect in the murder of a lonely wealthy widow Emily Jane French (Norma Varden). Charles Laughton is Sir Wilfrid Robarts - a most distinguished and respected London barrister - who takes on the difficult task of defending Vole. He is rel...Read more

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