Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

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Rating

4.5 (1)

Release Date

12/17/1957

Runtime

116 mins

Overview

An ailing famous barrister agrees to defend a man in a sensational murder trial where his self-possessed wife's unconvincing testimony confuses him.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$3,000,000

Revenue

$9,000,000

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A razor-sharp courtroom puzzle that keeps you guessing right up to its final revelation, anchored by a weary lawyer who can't resist one last case despite his crumbling health. The twists land with genuine impact because they're earned through meticulous construction rather than cheap gotchas.

Mood

TenseContemplativeBittersweet

Themes

JusticeBetrayalObsession

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

FormalistHigh-contrast

Structure

Linear

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