Witness for the Prosecution
“Is he lying or telling the truth”
Synopsis
An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.
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80's Ads: Trailer "Witness for the Prosecution" TV Spot 1982
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-26
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Ralph Richardson
Sir Wilfred Robarts
Deborah Kerr
Nurse Plimsoll
Beau Bridges
Leonard Vole
Donald Pleasence
Mr. Myers
Wendy Hiller
Janet Mackenzie
Diana Rigg
Christine Vole
David Langton
Mayhew
Richard Vernon
Brogan-Moore
Peter Sallis
Carter
Michael Gough
Judge
Frank Mills
Chief Inspector Hearne
Michael Nightingale
Clerk of the Court
Peter Copley
Dr. Harrison
Patricia Leslie
Mrs. French
John Kidd
Court Usher
Ken Kitson
Policeman (as Kit Kitson)
Wilfred Grove
Photographer
Primi Townsend
Diana
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay, Billy Wilder, Harry Kurnitz, Lawrence B. Marcus
- Original Score
- John Cameron
- Original Title
- Witness for the Prosecution
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Rosemont Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, CBS Entertainment Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Gibson
John Gay, Billy Wilder, Harry Kurnitz, Lawrence B. Marcus, Agatha Christie
John Cameron
Arthur Ibbetson
Norman Rosemont
Department Leadership Roster
John Gay
Screenplay
Billy Wilder
Screenplay
Alan Gibson
Director
Harry Kurnitz
Screenplay
John Cameron
Original Music Composer
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Norman Rosemont
Producer
Lawrence B. Marcus
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Witness for the Prosecution
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What is Witness for the Prosecution about?
An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.
Who directed Witness for the Prosecution?
Witness for the Prosecution was directed by Alan Gibson.
Who stars in Witness for the Prosecution?
The principal cast of Witness for the Prosecution includes Ralph Richardson, Deborah Kerr, Beau Bridges, Donald Pleasence, Wendy Hiller.
When was Witness for the Prosecution released and how long is it?
Witness for the Prosecution was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Witness for the Prosecution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Witness for the Prosecution was composed by John Cameron.
Is Witness for the Prosecution based on a book or true story?
Witness for the Prosecution is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Witness for the Prosecution?
Witness for the Prosecution holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).