Still from Witness for the Prosecution — Witness for the Prosecution (1957) — Billy WilderPhotographed by Russell Harlan

Billy Wilder

Witness for the Prosecution

Name: Witness for the Prosecution
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1957
Duration: 116 min

English / 1957 / 1h 56m

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Crime Drama Mystery

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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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Courtroom Dramas
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorBilly Wilder

WriterHarry Kurnitz, Billy Wilder

CinematographerRussell Harlan

ComposerMatty Malneck

Editor

Cast

Tyrone Poweras Leonard Vole

Marlene Dietrichas Christine

Charles Laughtonas Sir Wilfrid

Elsa Lanchesteras Miss Plimsoll

John Williamsas Brogan-Moore

Henry Daniellas Mayhew

Ian Wolfeas Carter

Torin Thatcheras Mr. Myers

Norma Vardenas Mrs. French

Una O'Connoras Janet

Francis Comptonas Judge

Philip Tongeas Inspector Hearne

Ruta Leeas Diana

Patrick Aherneas Court Officer (uncredited)

Walter Baconas Bar Patron (uncredited)

Eddie Bakeras Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Benjie Bancroftas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

John Bartonas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Brandon Beachas Juror (uncredited)

George Blagoias Juror (uncredited)