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Overview
Release Date:
6 February 1958 (USA) moreTagline:
Once in 50 years suspense like this! morePlot:
Agatha Christie tale of a man on trial for murder: a trial featuring surprise after surprise. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations moreUser Comments:
What a movie! moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Tyrone Power | ... | Leonard Steven Vole | |
| Marlene Dietrich | ... | Christine Helm / Vole | |
| Charles Laughton | ... | Sir Wilfrid Robarts, lawyer | |
| Elsa Lanchester | ... | Miss Plimsoll, nurse | |
| John Williams | ... | Brogan-Moore | |
| Henry Daniell | ... | Mayhew | |
| Ian Wolfe | ... | Carter | |
| Torin Thatcher | ... | Mr. Myers, prosecutor | |
| Norma Varden | ... | Emily Jane French | |
| Una O'Connor | ... | Janet McKenzie | |
| Francis Compton | ... | Judge | |
| Philip Tonge | ... | Inspector Hearne | |
| Ruta Lee | ... | Diana |
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Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
116 min | Australia:111 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
West Germany:12 | Argentina:16 | Australia:G | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved (PCA #18704) | UK:UFilming Locations:
MGM Studios - 10202 W. Washington Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USAMOVIEmeter: 
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Alfred Hitchcock said "Many times, people have told me how much they enjoyed Witness for Prosecution. They thought it was my film instead of Billy Wilder's. And Wilder told me people asked him about The Paradine Case, thinking he had done it." moreGoofs:
Factual errors: In the first courtroom scene, the clerk twice states that the murder of Emily Jane French occurred in "the county of London". There is no such political jurisdiction as "the county of London", and London is in fact spread over several political entities. moreSoundtrack:
I May Never Go Home Anymore moreFAQ
A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERSIs this movie based on a novel?
How does the movie end after the verdict is announced?
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A film I have not seen for years but will always remember with fondness. A classic thriller with all the right ingredients - Power and Dietrich are spectacular, and, by early standards (and recent ones!), the twist is excellent.
Charles Laughton however, provides us with a glib chuckle as the aging defense attorney ruled by his overlord maid. A distraction that only adds to an excellent plot line.
I can't imagine another film of the genre and the era, that so wickedly entangles the essential thriller with a 'crime of passion' (oops, spot the plot killer...) gem. A classic.
A film for true movie lovers. Take it from me!