Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich
An unusual murder case tempts an ailing barrister back into action in this courtroom drama based on an Agatha Christie play.
DVD Release Date: December 11, 2001
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October 22, 2009One of those films that shows how truly incredible films transcend time and place. Witness for the Prosecution had me gripped, more than any recent film has, or even tried to. Based on a play, the film is quite the talker, but every line of dialogue can only belong to the specifi...( read more)
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May 2, 2009Whodunits are always interesting. A high-profile lawyer (Sir Wilfred Robarts) defends his client in court, but the client's wife provides some damning evidence. The court case gets resolved, but Sir Wilfred isn't happy as it seems too pat.
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April 15, 2009Really good twists (plural) at the end! Laughton, who I have liked from a couple other performances in the '30s, plays an English Barrister. He's recovering from a heart attach and any extreme emotional stress could jeopardize his health again. This is the first film in which ...( read more)
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February 2, 2009Wonderful!!!
First and foremost, there is the unique Charles Laughton. He steals the show. He is the example of what an actor should aim to be. Marlene is not too bad herself.
Then there is the pleasure of earing the English accent, the pleasure of following step by step a tria...( read more) -
June 30, 2007Great movie with an ending I never saw coming. Charles Laughton is always good, but Tyrone Power stood out for me as well.
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October 26, 2009"My Lord, may I also remind my learned friend that his witness, by her own admission, has already violated so many oaths that I am surprised the Testament did not LEAP FROM HER HAND when she was sworn here today! I doubt if anything is to be gained by questioning you any furth...( read more)
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October 15, 2009I can't tell you how much I enjoy these old classics, especially Billy Wilder's work. It's almost immaculate. Particularly I admire the wit and the style of his film-making, evident here as well. Marlene Dietrich is her legendary self, and Charles Laughton's unforgettable... Enjo...( read more)
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August 5, 2009A brilliant classic. It definitely plays out alike a play, but stays very dynamic in its progression. And aside from the expected male chauvinist barbs that were common in Hollywood at the time ? though they are played for humor in this movie, it is very witty on the wordplay and...( read more)
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July 7, 2009Billy Wilder's brilliant courtroom drama was a bit slow, but kept me interested until the end. The shocking plot twist at the last 5 minutes of the movie was the cleverest I've ever seen.
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