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Title: Witness for the Prosecution
Original Title: Witness for the Prosecution
Year: 1957
Info
- Country: USA
- Length: 112 Minutes (1 hour 52 min)
- Genre: Drama Thriller
- Studios: United Artists
- Distributor: United Artists
Release Dates
- UK: February 06 1958
- United States: February 06 1958
Plot
Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power) is a friend of old Mrs. Emily French (Norma Varden). When she is murdered, suspicion will fall on Leonard due to the inheritance that may have left Emily. And not only by heredity, plus there is enough evidence against him overwhelming. However, Leonard does not lose hope and hires Wilfrid Roberts (Charles Laughton) to take charge of his defense. Roberts is a prestigious British lawyer whom the doctor has recommended to stay away from the stress of the trials. But Roberts believes that all is not lost for Leonard.
Bill Wilder's critically acclaimed film that was empty at the 1958 Oscars despite having received 6 nominations, including best film.
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