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Witness for the Prosecution (1982)
December 4, 19821h 37mEN
6.4
22 votes
Overview
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.
Director
Alan GibsonWriters
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Released
Original Language
English
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Production Companies
Rosemont ProductionsHallmark Hall of Fame ProductionsCBS Entertainment Productions
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CinemaSerf
7.0The 1957 version of this story is certainly one of my favourite films, so any remake was always going to be a tough ask. This one is, however, a decent and characterful effort with Sir Ralph Richardson as curmudgeonly barrister "Sir Wilfred" who is charged with the seemingly impossible task of defending "Leonard Vole" (Beau Bridges) from a charge that he murdered an older lady with whom he was friends - and who had left him great deal of money! The ensuing courtroom drama is tense and with strong supporting performances from Donald Pleasence as opposing counsel ("Mr Myers") and Dame Wendy Hill…
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