Key Witness
“Marked for Death-Because He Knew Too Much!”
Synopsis
An average Los Angeles citizen witnesses a gang murder when he stops to use a telephone. When he presents himself to the LAPD as the only person willing to identify the culprits, he opens himself up to a campaign of intimidation from the gang involved.
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Key Witness - Film Trailer - 1960
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Brenner, Sidney Michaels
- Original Title
- Key Witness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Avon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Alfred Brenner, Sidney Michaels, Frank Kane
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Brenner
Screenplay
Sidney Michaels
Screenplay
Phil Karlson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Key Witness
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What is Key Witness about?
An average Los Angeles citizen witnesses a gang murder when he stops to use a telephone. When he presents himself to the LAPD as the only person willing to identify the culprits, he opens himself up to a campaign of intimidation from the gang involved.
Who directed Key Witness?
Key Witness was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in Key Witness?
The principal cast of Key Witness includes Jeffrey Hunter, Pat Crowley, Dennis Hopper, Joby Baker, Susan Harrison.
When was Key Witness released and how long is it?
Key Witness was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Is Key Witness based on a book or true story?
Key Witness is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Kane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Key Witness?
Key Witness holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).