Witness for the Prosecution

"The most electrifying entertainment of our time!"

Feb 6 1958 Approved 1h 56m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

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

Plot

Ailing barrister Sir Wilfrid Robarts is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder case of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending Leonard Vole, a man being tried for the murder of a wealthy woman. With Robarts choosing to represent him, the two find themselves up against Leonard's cold-hearted wife, Christine - who, in a surprising turn of events, chooses to appear in court against her husband.

Written by

Agatha Christie, Billy Wilder, Harry Kurnitz

Directed by

Billy Wilder

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Edward Small Productions

Languages

English, Deutsch

Awards

Nominated for 6 Oscars. 3 wins & 15 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
148,186
Average Rating
8.4 out of 10
Metascore
76
Popularity
NA