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The film, which has elements of bleak black comedy and film noir, is a courtroom drama set in the Old Bailey in London and is based on the 1953 play of the same name by Agatha Christie. The first film adaptation of Christie's story, Witness for the Prosecution was adapted for the screen by Larry Marcus, Harry Kurnitz, and Wilder.
99+ Photos. Crime Drama Mystery. A veteran British barrister must defend his client in a murder trial that has surprise after surprise. Director. Billy Wilder. Writers. Agatha Christie. Billy Wilder. Harry Kurnitz. Stars. Tyrone Power. Marlene Dietrich. Charles Laughton. See production info at IMDbPro. STREAMING. +4. Add to Watchlist.
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- 1958-02-06
Agatha Christie's The Witness for the Prosecution, re-imagined by writer Sarah Phelps for BBC. Starring Kim Cattrall, Toby Jones, Andrea Riseborough, Billy Howle and Monica Dolan.
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Jun 15, 2022 · Witness for the Prosecution is an American film version of Agatha Christie's 1925 short story. Sir Wilfred Robarts, a famed barrister, has just been release...
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Witness for the Prosecution was adapted as a play by Agatha Christie. The play opened in London on 28 October 1953 at the Winter Garden Theatre, produced by Peter Saunders, and directed by Wallace Douglas.
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.
The Witness for the Prosecution thrusts its star into the spotlight with a systematically crafted script, expertly executed performances, and engaging acerbity. Read Critics Reviews. TOP...
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