Witness for the Prosecution

Name: Witness for the Prosecution
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Crime
Released: 1957-12-17
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams

“The most electrifying entertainment of our time!”

8.2/ 10IMDb8.41.8K

19571h 56mNR

Overview

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.

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Director: Billy Wilder
Writers: Billy Wilder, Lawrence B. Marcus, Agatha Christie, Harry Kurnitz
Producers: Arthur Hornblow Jr., Edward Small
Production: Edward Small Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Witness for the Prosecution rated?

Witness for the Prosecution has an audience rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 1.8K votes.

Who directed Witness for the Prosecution?

Witness for the Prosecution was directed by Billy Wilder.

When was Witness for the Prosecution released?

Witness for the Prosecution was released in 1957.