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A short story and play by Agatha Christie about a murder trial with a twist. Learn about the plot, characters, adaptations and publishing history of this classic mystery.
A classic legal thriller directed by Billy Wilder and starring Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, and Charles Laughton. The film is based on Agatha Christie's play and story about a murder trial with a twist of betrayal and deception.
Witness for the Prosecution: Directed by Billy Wilder. With Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester. A veteran British barrister must defend his client in a murder trial that has surprise after surprise.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Billy Wilder
- 1958-02-06
The affable Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power) is being tried for the murder of a wealthy woman, and legendary lawyer Sir Wilfrid Robarts (Charles Laughton) has chosen to represent him.
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- Tyrone Power
- Billy Wilder
- United Artists
Jul 11, 2024 · Witness for the Prosecution, American courtroom-drama film, released in 1957, that was based on a short story and play by English writer Agatha Christie. The film, set in London, centres on Leonard Vole (played by Tyrone Power), who is accused of having murdered a wealthy widow.
- Lee Pfeiffer
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The Witness for the Prosecution: With Billy Howle, Kim Cattrall, Monica Dolan, Andrea Riseborough. The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.