The Witness (1978)
An Italian painter, Antonio Berti, pays a visit to Reims to his friend Robert Maurisson, a banker with political views on the town hall, who hides, under an affable air and an irreproachable dignity, a libertine and cynical temperament. Charged by the notable with the restoration of paintings exhibited in the cathedral, the artist calls on Cathy, a young girl from the choir, to serve as his model. The young girl will be found dead a few hours after their interview, near one of Robert's properties.
Director: Jean-Pierre Mocky
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: September 20, 1978
Cast
- Alberto Sordi - Antonio Berti
- Philippe Noiret - Robert Maurisson
- Roland Dubillard - Commissaire Guérin
- Gisèle Préville - Louise Maurisson
- Consuelo Ferrara - Hélène
- Paul Crauchet - Cathy's father
- Sandra Dobrigna - Cathy Massys
- Gérard Hoffmann - L'inspecteur Henri Marquet
- Madeleine Colin - Mademoiselle Valentine
- Paul Müller - Le beau-frère de Maurisson
Screenplay
Music: Piero Piccioni
Cinematography: Sergio D'Offizi
Editing: Michel Lewin
Production: Belstar Productions, M. Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Pierre Mocky
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Witness about?
- An Italian painter, Antonio Berti, pays a visit to Reims to his friend Robert Maurisson, a banker with political views on the town hall, who hides, under an affable air and an irreproachable dignity, a libertine and cynical temperament. Charged by the notable with the restoration of paintings exhibited in the cathedral, the artist calls on Cathy, a young girl from the choir, to serve as his model. The young girl will be found dead a few hours after their interview, near one of Robert's properties.
- Who directed The Witness?
- The Witness was directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky.
- Who stars in The Witness?
- The Witness stars Alberto Sordi, Philippe Noiret, Roland Dubillard, Gisèle Préville, Consuelo Ferrara, Paul Crauchet.
- How long is The Witness?
- The Witness has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Witness?
- The Witness is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Witness produced?
- The Witness was produced in France.