The Midnight Witness (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film
Released in 1953, The Midnight Witness is a notable film directed by Dimitri Kirsanoff, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Jacques Montet, a successful crime story writer, has already written a hundred books and would like to call it quits now to devote himself to loftier writing. But his wife, a cold-hearted, money-minded, bossy woman won't allow. All the more as she is the one who supplies Jacques with the plots of his detective stories. When Jacques, yearning for true love, meets young, pretty Muriel, he can't stand the situation any longer. Fortunately - for him - the plot of the 101st detective story imagined by his wife is about a ... perfect crime. He simply has to follow her instructions to ... get rid of her. Everything goes according to plan until Jacques discovers a scary detail: the presence of a mysterious witness on the scene of the crime.
Who’s in it. The Midnight Witness stars Henri Guisol as Jacques Montet, Claude May as Madame Montet, Catherine Erard as Muriel and Raymond Pellegrin as Roger Noël, among others.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Midnight Witness (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Midnight Witness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Midnight Witness?
- The Midnight Witness stars Henri Guisol, Claude May, Catherine Erard, Raymond Pellegrin and Roland Alexandre.
- When was The Midnight Witness released?
- The Midnight Witness was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.