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  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Crime

Witness for the Prosecution

8.2(1704)
1h 56m
1957-12-17
EN

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.

Trailer

Cast

Tyrone Power image
Leonard VoleTyrone Power
Marlene Dietrich image
ChristineMarlene Dietrich
Charles Laughton image
Sir WilfridCharles Laughton
Elsa Lanchester image
Miss PlimsollElsa Lanchester
John Williams image
Brogan-MooreJohn Williams
Henry Daniell image
MayhewHenry Daniell
Ian Wolfe image
CarterIan Wolfe
Torin Thatcher image
Mr. MyersTorin Thatcher
Norma Varden image
Mrs. FrenchNorma Varden
Una O'Connor image
JanetUna O'Connor
Francis Compton image
JudgeFrancis Compton
Philip Tonge image
Inspector HearnePhilip Tonge
Ruta Lee image
DianaRuta Lee
Patrick Aherne image
Court Officer (uncredited)Patrick Aherne
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Bar Patron (uncredited)Walter Bacon
Eddie Baker image
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)Eddie Baker
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Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)Benjie Bancroft
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Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)John Barton
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Juror (uncredited)Brandon Beach
George Blagoi image
Juror (uncredited)George Blagoi

Details

Status
Released
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$9,000,000
Production Companies
Edward Small Productions
Tagline
"The most electrifying entertainment of our time!"