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Olegar Fedoro
Mishukov, the torturer
Mikhail Gilevich
Kolya Letechka
Svetlana Kopylova
Lena
Nina Usatova
Headmistress
Victor Rybchinskiy
Konstantin Demidov
Vaska
Larisa Solovyova
Vera Konstantinovna
Irina Burtseva
Diana Ivanova
Yadka
Yuzefa Sayevich
A Witness
Viktor Gogolev
Zakhariy
Vitaly Kotovitsky
Vladimir Tomashevsky
Emiliya Savelyeva
Zlata Kutepova
Ivan Gerasevich
Redko, the Torturer
Igor Neupokoev
Khatskevich, the Torturer
Yuriy Kazyuchits
Azanovich, the Torturer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valeriy Rybarev
- Screenplay & Story
- Pavel Finn, Valeriy Rybarev
- Original Score
- Pyotr Alkhimovich
- Original Title
- Свидетель
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Production Studios
- Belarusfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valeriy Rybarev
Pavel Finn, Valeriy Rybarev, Viktor Kozko
Pyotr Alkhimovich
Feliks Kuchar
Department Leadership Roster
Pavel Finn
Screenplay
Feliks Kuchar
Director of Photography
Valeriy Rybarev
Screenplay
Valeriy Rybarev
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Witness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Witness about?
An orphaned boy unlocks terrifying memories from the “kinderheim” concentration camp upon attending a trial of collaborators.
Who directed The Witness?
The Witness was directed by Valeriy Rybarev.
Who stars in The Witness?
The principal cast of The Witness includes Olegar Fedoro, Mikhail Gilevich, Svetlana Kopylova, Nina Usatova, Victor Rybchinskiy.
When was The Witness released and how long is it?
The Witness was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Witness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Witness was composed by Pyotr Alkhimovich.
Is The Witness based on a book or true story?
The Witness is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Viktor Kozko".