Witness for the Prosecution
- Based on an Agatha Christie play, this Oscar-nominated mystery directed and co-written by Billy Wilder concerns an esteemed and aging lawyer (Charles Laughton). On the eve of retiring, he takes on the defense of an alleged murderer (Tyrone Power, in his final film performance) accused of killing a wealthy widow. Things get complicated when the accused's only alibi, his wife (Marlene Dietrich), decides to testify for the prosecution.
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His theatrical mise-en-scene -- his proscenium framing -- serves the material well, as does Charles Laughton's bombastic portrayal of the defense attorney. full review
Dave Kehr, Chicago ReaderA courtroom meller played engagingly and building evenly to a surprising and arousing, albeit tricked-up, climax... full review
Variety, VarietyAnd the air in the courtroom fairly crackles with emotional electricity, until that staggering surprise in the last reel. full review
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
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- Release Year: 1957
- MPAA Rating: NR
- Runtime: 116 min
- Available From: Mar 02, 2012
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