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Based on the hit play by Agatha Christie, Billy Wilder’s Witness for the Prosecution was nominated for six Academy Awards and was reportedly praised by Christie herself as the best adaptation of her work she had seen. When a wealthy widow is found murdered, her married suitor, Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power), is accused of the crime. Vole’s only hope for acquittal is the testimony of his wife (Marlene Dietrich)… but his airtight alibi shatters when she reveals some shocking secrets of her own. Also starring the incredible Charles Laughton in an Oscar® nominated role, Witness for the Prosecution left audiences reeling from its surprise twists and shocking climax, and The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present yet another Billy Wilder masterpiece on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK.
Original Release
01/30/1958
US Release
02/06/1958
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Tyrone Power | Leonard Vole |
Marlene Dietrich | Christine / Christine Vole |
Charles Laughton | Sir Wilfrid Roberts / Sir Wilfrid Robarts |
Elsa Lanchester | Miss Plimsoll |
John Williams | Brogan-Moore |
Henry Daniell | Mayhew |
Ian Wolfe | Carter |
Torin Thatcher | Mr. Myers |
Norma Varden | Mrs. Emily Jane French / Emily Jane French |
Una O'Connor | Janet MacKenzie / Janet McKenzie |
Directors
Writers
Billy Wilder, Agatha Christie, Harry Kurnitz, Lawrence B. Marcus
Cast
Name | Character |
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Tyrone Power | Leonard Vole |
Marlene Dietrich | Christine / Christine Vole |
Charles Laughton | Sir Wilfrid Roberts / Sir Wilfrid Robarts |
Elsa Lanchester | Miss Plimsoll |
John Williams | Brogan-Moore |
Henry Daniell | Mayhew |
Ian Wolfe | Carter |
Torin Thatcher | Mr. Myers |
Norma Varden | Mrs. Emily Jane French / Emily Jane French |
Una O'Connor | Janet MacKenzie / Janet McKenzie |
Francis Compton | Judge |
Philip Tonge | Inspector Hearne |
Ruta Lee | Diana |
Patrick Aherne | Court Officer |
Don Ames | Bar Patron |
Walter Bacon | Bar Patron |
Eddie Baker | Courtroom Spectator |
Benjie Bancroft | Courtroom Spectator |
John Barton | Courtroom Spectator |
Brandon Beach | Juror |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Edward Small | Executive Producer |
Arthur Hornblow Jr. | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1958 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
1958 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
1958 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
1958 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
1958 | Oscar | Best Sound, Recording | Nominated |
1958 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
1958 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1958 | Golden Globe | Best Actress - Drama | Nominated |
1958 | Golden Globe | Best Actor - Drama | Nominated |
1958 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
1958 | Golden Globe | Best Director | Nominated |