Witness for the Prosecution
"The most electrifying entertainment of our time!"
Originally released in 1957. Witness for the Prosecution is a drama/mystery film. directed by Billy Wilder.
Starring Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, and Charles Laughton
Synopsis
An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (1,607 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$9M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,000,000
Production Companies
- Edward Small Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Witness for the Prosecution about?
An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for ...
Who directed Witness for the Prosecution?
Witness for the Prosecution was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is Witness for the Prosecution?
Witness for the Prosecution has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Witness for the Prosecution released?
Witness for the Prosecution was released on December 17, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Witness for the Prosecution?
The main cast of Witness for the Prosecution includes Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams.
Is Witness for the Prosecution worth watching?
Witness for the Prosecution has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 1,607 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.