Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
The most electrifying entertainment of our time!
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.
Director: Billy Wilder
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Crime
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: December 17, 1957
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
- Torin Thatcher - Mr. Myers
- Norma Varden - Mrs. French
- Una O'Connor - Janet
Screenplay
- Billy Wilder (Screenplay)
- Lawrence B. Marcus (Adaptation)
- Agatha Christie (Novel)
- Harry Kurnitz (Screenplay)
Music: Matty Malneck
Cinematography: Russell Harlan
Editing: Daniel Mandell
Production: Edward Small Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Justice System Failings and Victims
Keywords
based on novel or book, nurse, widow, cigarette, letter, trial, murder, lawyer, courtroom, murder mystery, tiki culture
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Witness for the Prosecution about?
- 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.
- Who directed Witness for the Prosecution?
- Witness for the Prosecution was directed by Billy Wilder.
- Who stars in Witness for the Prosecution?
- Witness for the Prosecution stars Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams, Henry Daniell.
- How long is Witness for the Prosecution?
- Witness for the Prosecution has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Witness for the Prosecution?
- Witness for the Prosecution is a Drama, Mystery, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Witness for the Prosecution?
- Witness for the Prosecution had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Witness for the Prosecution gross?
- Witness for the Prosecution grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was Witness for the Prosecution produced?
- Witness for the Prosecution was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Witness for the Prosecution?
- The themes of Witness for the Prosecution include: Courtroom Drama, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Justice System Failings and Victims.