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The Witness for the Prosecution

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • 2h
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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.

  • Stars
    • Billy Howle
    • Kim Cattrall
    • Monica Dolan
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    7.0/10
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    • Stars
      • Billy Howle
      • Kim Cattrall
      • Monica Dolan
    • 51User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Monica Dolan in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)
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    Kim Cattrall in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)
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    Kim Cattrall and Billy Howle in The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)
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    Billy Howle
    Billy Howle
    • Leonard Vole
    Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall
    • Emily French
    Monica Dolan
    Monica Dolan
    • Janet McIntyre
    Andrea Riseborough
    Andrea Riseborough
    • Romaine Heilger
    Toby Jones
    Toby Jones
    • John Mayhew
    Robert East
    Robert East
    • Justice Greville Parris
    David Haig
    David Haig
    • Sir Charles Carter
    Paul Ready
    Paul Ready
    • Tripp
    Dorian Lough
    Dorian Lough
    • Detective Breem
    Carla Langley
    Carla Langley
    • Dora
    Ted Robbins
    • Bernie
    Miranda Nolan
    Miranda Nolan
    • Christine Moffat
    Tim McMullan
    Tim McMullan
    • Sir Hugo Meredith
    Paul Dallison
    • Stage Manager
    Hayley Carmichael
    Hayley Carmichael
    • Alice Mayhew
    Adam Jowett
    • Clerk
    Charles De'Ath
    Charles De'Ath
    • Deveraux
    Robert Harper
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    • Trivia
      This is the first production of "Witness for the Prosecution" that is 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
      Throughout the film they are addressing the judge as "your honor". That's American. In England the judge is addressed to as "My Lord" or "My Lady".
    • Alternate versions
      Edited into a single, two hour film for its US home video and streaming release.
    • Connections
      Version of Witness for the Prosecution (1949)

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    JOLLY GOOD TIME
    I enjoyed this version of the movie, The Witness for the Prosecution, even though there were a few flaws. However, the acting was superb and the storyline did have some suspense. I was shocked when certain characters were not who they had pretended to be. A Jolly Good Time.
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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
    • Production companies
      • Mammoth Screen
      • Agatha Christie Productions
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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