Witness for the Prosecution

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19571h 56m8.2(1,774 votes)

DramaMysteryCrime

Synopsis

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.

Witness for the Prosecution (1957) is a drama, mystery, and crime film directed by Billy Wilder. It stars Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, and Charles Laughton. The film runs for 1 hour 56 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.2 out of 10 from 1,774 votes.

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Director

Billy Wilder

Cast

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

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Who stars in Witness for the Prosecution?

Witness for the Prosecution stars Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, and Elsa Lanchester, and was directed by Billy Wilder.

How long is Witness for the Prosecution?

Witness for the Prosecution has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes.

When did Witness for the Prosecution come out?

Witness for the Prosecution was released in 1957.

What genre is Witness for the Prosecution?

Witness for the Prosecution is a drama, mystery, and crime film.

Is Witness for the Prosecution worth watching?

Witness for the Prosecution holds an average audience score of 8.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.