Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
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When Leonard Vole is arrested for the sensational murder of a rich, middle-aged widow, the famous Sir Wilfrid Robarts agrees to appear on his behalf. Sir Wilfrid, recovering from a near-fatal heart attack, is supposed to be on a diet of bland, civil suits—but the lure of the criminal courts is too much for him, especially when the case is so difficult.
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Tyrone PowerLeonard Vole
Marlene DietrichChristine Vole
Charles LaughtonSir Wilfrid Robarts
Elsa LanchesterMiss Plimsoll
John WilliamsBrogan-Moore
Henry DaniellMayhew
Ian WolfeCarter
Torin ThatcherMr. Myers
Norma VardenEmily Jane French
Una O'ConnorJanet McKenzie
Francis ComptonJudge
Philip TongeInspector HearneKeywords
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What is Witness for the Prosecution about?
When Leonard Vole is arrested for the sensational murder of a rich, middle-aged widow, the famous Sir Wilfrid Robarts agrees to appear on his behalf. Sir Wilfrid, recovering from a near-fatal heart attack, is supposed to be on a diet of bland, civil suits—but the lure of the criminal courts is too much for him, especially when the case is so difficult.
How long is Witness for the Prosecution?
Witness for the Prosecution has a runtime of 116 minutes.
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