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Witness for the Prosecution
1957
Rank
147
Score
84.46
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6/17/21
Mystery Crime Drama Film
Billy Wilder follows the story of an ailing barrister who after deciding to defend a man accused of murdering a wealthy woman has to deal with his calculating wife, the only alibi, agreeing to be a witness for the prosecution instead.
Wilder adapts a play by Agatha Christie into a twist-ridden theatrical courtroom drama aided by notable performances.
It was nominated for 6 Academy Awards.
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