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Where to Watch Witness for the Prosecution (1957) in the US

  • 1957
  • Approved
  • 1h 56m
  • 8.4IMDb
  • 100%Rotten Tomatoes
  • 76Metascore

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What it's about

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.

Cast and crew

Director
Billy Wilder

Details

Release date
Feb 6, 1958
Language
English, German
Country
United States
Awards
Nominated for 6 Oscars. 3 wins & 15 nominations total

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Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Prime Video (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).