The Last Witness
Synopsis
A man, Harris, wakes up in a hotel on a small island after a shipwreck. He keeps recognising flashes of what he sees, until he realises his visions are of actions yet to come, culminating in murder.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ferguson
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Worth, Roger Parkes
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- The Last Witness
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ferguson
Martin Worth, Roger Parkes
Dudley Simpson
Alan Bromly
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ferguson
Director
Martin Worth
Writer
Alan Bromly
Producer
Chris Pemsell
Production Design
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Witness
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What is The Last Witness about?
A man, Harris, wakes up in a hotel on a small island after a shipwreck. He keeps recognising flashes of what he sees, until he realises his visions are of actions yet to come, culminating in murder.
Who directed The Last Witness?
The Last Witness was directed by Michael Ferguson.
Who stars in The Last Witness?
The principal cast of The Last Witness includes Anthony Bate, Michael McStay, James Kerry, Sheila Brennan, Joyce Carey.
When was The Last Witness released and how long is it?
The Last Witness was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Witness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Witness was composed by Dudley Simpson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Witness?
The Last Witness holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).