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Witness for the Prosecution (1957) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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
Una O'Connor as Janet McKenzie, Mrs. French's housekeeper and a prosecution witness. Francis Compton as Mr. Justice Wainwright, the judge. Philip Tonge as Chief Inspector Hearne, the arresting officer. Ruta Lee as Diana, a young woman watching the trial, waiting for Leonard to be freed.
Harry Kurnitz. Screenplay. Agatha Christie. Novel, Story. When Leonard Vole is arrested for the sensational murder of a rich, middle-aged widow, the famous Sir Wilfrid Robarts agrees to appear on his behalf. Sir Wilfrid, recovering from a near-fatal heart attack, is supposed to be on a diet of bland, civil suits—but the lure of the criminal ...
Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A British lawyer gets caught up in a couple's tangled marital affairs when he defends the husband for murder. Cast & Crew. Read More. Billy Wilder. Director. Tyrone Power. Leonard Vole. Marlene Dietrich. Christine Vole.
The film was shown in London for a Royal Command Performance, but beforehand the Royal Family had to promise not to reveal the surprise ending to anyone else. The plot deals with Charles Laughton 's character recovering from a severe heart attack while defending Tyrone Power 's character.
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.
- Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
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