Witness for the Prosecution
8.2/10
Rating
116 min
Runtime
1957
Release Year
Billy Wilder
Director
Cast
Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams
Quick Synopsis
In this legal drama set in England, a barrister who is struggling with health issues is called back to court to defend a man accused of murdering a wealthy socialite. As the trial progresses, the lawyer faces unexpected challenges and complexities that make this case one of the most unusual and significant in his career.
Detailed Synopsis of Witness for the Prosecution
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.
