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Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

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Agatha Christie tale of a man on trial for murder: a trial featuring surprise after surprise. Not to be confused with the later Hollywood adaptation.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

75 mins

Rating

8.4/10

Release Date

10 June 1949

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Alban Blakelock

Alban Blakelock

Mr. Myers

Stafford Byrne

Stafford Byrne

Walker

Derek Elphinstone

Derek Elphinstone

Sir Wilfrid Robarts

Mary Kerridge

Mary Kerridge

Romaine Heilger

Dale Rogers

Dale Rogers

Leonard Vole

John Salew

John Salew

Robert Mayherne

Hilda Terriss

Hilda Terriss

Miss French

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