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Witness for the Prosecution (DVD)

Directed by : Billy Wilder
Available Date : 01/16/2024
Release Year : 1957
Running Time : 116
UPC : 738329264383
Country : U.S.
Language: English
Subject : Film and Media Studies - Classic Cinema
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Screen legends Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton star in this "brilliantly made courtroom drama" (Film Daily) that left audiences reeling from its surprise twists and shocking climax. Directed by Billy Wilder, scripted by Wilder and Harry Kurnitz, and based on Agatha Christie's hit London play, this splendid, one-of-a-kind classic "crackles with emotional electricity" (The New York Times) and continues to keep movie lovers riveted until the final, mesmerizing frame. When a wealthy widow is found murdered, her married suitor, Leonard Vole (Power), is accused of the crime. Vole's only hope for acquittal is the testimony of his wife (Dietrich)... but his airtight alibi shatters when she reveals some shocking secrets of her own! Nominated for 6 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Laughton) and Supporting Actress (Elsa Lanchester).

Product Extras :
  • Billy Wilder and Volker Schlondorff Discuss WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
Publish Date : 2023-12-19
  • Billy Wilder - Director
  • Tyrone Power - Actor
  • Marlene Dietrich - Actor
  • Charles Laughton - Actor
  • Elsa Lanchester - Actor
  • Torin Thatcher - Actor
  • John Williams - Actor
  • Henry Daniell - Actor
  • Ian Wolfe - Actor
  • Norma Varden - Actor
  • Una O'Connor - Actor
  • Ruta Lee - Actor

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