Perfect Witness
“It took a mob to run the city -- and one man to put them away.”
Synopsis
An innocent man is thrust into a political power struggle in this drama. After witnessing a mob killing, New York restaurant owner Sam Paxton (Aidan Quinn) reports the crime. Overzealous attorneys (Brian Dennehy and Stockard Channing) put pressure on Paxton to testify in court, but Paxton is in a tough spot when the mob starts threatening his family. Paxton now faces an impossible choice: testify and put his family at risk … or go to jail.
Top Cast
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Brian Dennehy
James Falcon
Aidan Quinn
Samuel De Valera Paxton
Stockard Channing
Liz Sapperstein
Delroy Lindo
Berger
Laura Harrington
Jeanie Paxton
Joe Grifasi
Breeze
Ken Pogue
Woods
Markus Flanagan
Woods
David Margulies
Rudnick
Nial Lancaster
Danny Paxton
James Greene
Paddy O'Rourke
Colm Meaney
Meagher
Tobin Bell
Dillon
Tony Sirico
Marco
Sam Malkin
Stefano
Kevin Rushton
Rikky
David Cumming
Kevin O'Rourke
David Proval
Lucca
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mandel
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Curtis Fox, Ron Hutchinson
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Perfect Witness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mandel
Terry Curtis Fox, Ron Hutchinson
Brad Fiedel
Lajos Koltai
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Curtis Fox
Writer
Robert Mandel
Director
Ron Hutchinson
Writer
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Lajos Koltai
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Emmy Award Nominated Titles - IMDb
1989
1989
Brian Denehey
Stockard Channing
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perfect Witness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Perfect Witness about?
An innocent man is thrust into a political power struggle in this drama. After witnessing a mob killing, New York restaurant owner Sam Paxton (Aidan Quinn) reports the crime. Overzealous attorneys (Brian Dennehy and Stockard Channing) put pressure on Paxton to testify in court, but Paxton is in a tough spot when the mob starts threatening his family. Paxton now faces an impossible choice: testify and put his family at risk … or go to jail.
Who directed Perfect Witness?
Perfect Witness was directed by Robert Mandel.
Who stars in Perfect Witness?
The principal cast of Perfect Witness includes Brian Dennehy, Aidan Quinn, Stockard Channing, Delroy Lindo, Laura Harrington.
When was Perfect Witness released and how long is it?
Perfect Witness was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Perfect Witness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Perfect Witness was composed by Brad Fiedel.