The Witness for the Prosecution

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20162016
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2h

Kim Cattrall, Toby Jones, Andrea Riseborough, and Billy Howle in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

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The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.

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Monica Dolan in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

Andrea Riseborough in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

Andrea Riseborough in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

Kim Cattrall and Billy Howle in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

Kim Cattrall in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

Andrea Riseborough in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

Kim Cattrall and Billy Howle in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

Andrea Riseborough in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

Billy Howle in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

Kim Cattrall in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

Billy Howle in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

Monica Dolan in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

Leonard Voleas Leonard Vole

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Emily Frenchas Emily French

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Janet McIntyreas Janet McIntyre

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Andrea Riseborough

Romaine Heilgeras Romaine Heilger

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John Mayhewas John Mayhew

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Justice Greville Parrisas Justice Greville Parris

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Sir Charles Carteras Sir Charles Carter

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Trippas Tripp

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Doraas Dora

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Detective Breemas Detective Breem

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Bernieas Bernie

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Christine Moffatas Christine Moffat

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Stage Manageras Stage Manager

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Sir Hugo Meredithas Sir Hugo Meredith

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Hayley Carmichael

Alice Mayhewas Alice Mayhew

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Clerkas Clerk

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Prison Guard to (Leonard Vole)as Prison Guard to (Leonard Vole)

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Dennis O'Donnell

Public Galleryas Public Gallery…

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Set in 1920s London, a brutal and bloodthirsty murder has stained the plush carpets of a handsome London townhouse. The victim is the glamorous and rich Emily French. All the evidence points to Leonard Vole, a young chancer to whom the heiress left her vast fortune and who ruthlessly took her life. At least, this is the story that Emily's dedicated housekeeper Janet McIntyre stands by in court. Leonard however, is adamant that his partner, the enigmatic chorus girl Romaine, can prove his innocence. Tasked with representing Leonard is his solicitor John Mayhew and King's Counsel, Sir Charles Carter KC.

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Trivia
This is the first production of "Witness for the Prosecution" that based on Agatha Christie's original short (23 pages) story first published in the January 31, 1925 edition of Flynn's Weekly under the title 'Traitor Hands'. She republished it in 1933 under the present title as part of a collection called 'The Hound of Death and other stories'. Christie expanded the story for her 1953 play, changing some of the character names and introducing Sir Wilfrid Robarts as the defense counsel. It is the play, not the short story, that has been the basis for all subsequent television and film versions.

Goofs
In the close-up of the Evening Standard newspaper that Romaine reads, Janet the maid's surname is quite clearly printed as 'Mackenzie.' Though this is the surname Agatha Christie used in the original story, in the adaptation Janet is called 'McIntyre' both in the credits and by other characters.

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Version of Witness for the Prosecution (1949)

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7/10

Very nice movie!!

Good movie, even better than another old one of the same name. Of course, any Agatha Christie film will make the viewer walk side by side with the investigator for some crime that will occur. And this little jewel is no different. Arches of the well-built characters, villains shifting positions with good guys, beautiful environments and frames. Anyway, all the instruments needed for good fun. Enjoy!!

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Release date
- January 30, 2017 (United States)
Countries of origin
- United Kingdom
- United States
Official site
- Official site
Languages
- English
- French
Also known as
- Свідок обвинувачення
Filming locations
- Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
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Runtime
- 2h
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD

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