Aired Thursday 7 December, 8:00pm - 9:55pmon BBC Four

Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

Name: Witness for the Prosecution
Rating: 8.4

Crime drama / Mystery

A top-flight barrister attempts to defend murder suspect Leonard Vole, who stands accused of murdering a wealthy widow for the fortune she left behind. To make matters worse, his alibi, provided by his wife Christine, falls down when it is revealed their marriage is not fully legal and she can be used as a witness for the prosecution.

IMDb8.4

Rotten Tomatoes100%

Country: USA

Cast and crew

Billy WilderDirector
Tyrone PowerLeonard Stephen Vole
Marlene DietrichChristine Helm Vole
Charles LaughtonSir Wilfrid Robarts
Elsa LanchesterMiss Plimsoll
John WilliamsMr. Brogan-Moore
Henry DaniellMr. Mayhew
Ian WolfeMr. Carter
Una O'ConnorJanet McKenzie
Torin ThatcherMr. Myers
Francis ComptonJudge
Norma VardenEmily French
Philip TongeInspector Hearne
Ruta LeeDiana
Ottola NesmithMiss Johnson (uncredited)
Marjorie EatonMiss O'Brien (uncredited)
J. Pat O'MalleyShorts salesman (uncredited)

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