Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
Witness for the Prosecution is one of the most entertaining courtroom stories of all time, written by the crime mistress herself, Agatha Christie. Charles Laughton completely owns the courtroom, starring as a famously brilliant barrister who’s supposed to be taking a break for his health—but he gets drawn in by a truly compelling murder trial. Tyrone Power, in his last movie, has been accused of murdering a wealthy older woman. While all the evidence racks up against him, Charles doesn’t give up hope and tries to win the case, all the while trying to crack the very hard nut Marlene Dietrich. Marlene is Tyrone’s wife, and it’s impossible to tell what she’s really thinking or feeling.
I love this story, and I love both versions of the film, from 1957 and 1982. It’s incredibly suspenseful and interesting—and also quite impossible to talk about without giving spoilers. If you’ve never seen Witness for the Prosecution, add this one to your list of classics to rent. The acting is fantastic, and the timing makes it a very entertaining old movie to watch. There are no boring bits in this drama; and I guarantee you’ll still sit on the edge of your seat the second time you watch it. Plus, there are some pretty cute backstage pictures you can look up. Elsa Lanchester, acted alongside her husband in their tenth film together, and even though she's in the throwaway role as Charles's nurse, it's cute to see them together.
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Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1982's Witness for the Prosecution here!
I love this story, and I love both versions of the film, from 1957 and 1982. It’s incredibly suspenseful and interesting—and also quite impossible to talk about without giving spoilers. If you’ve never seen Witness for the Prosecution, add this one to your list of classics to rent. The acting is fantastic, and the timing makes it a very entertaining old movie to watch. There are no boring bits in this drama; and I guarantee you’ll still sit on the edge of your seat the second time you watch it. Plus, there are some pretty cute backstage pictures you can look up. Elsa Lanchester, acted alongside her husband in their tenth film together, and even though she's in the throwaway role as Charles's nurse, it's cute to see them together.
Want to watch it? Click here to see it on ok.ru and thanks "Classic Cinema Central Seleus B" for posting!
More Marlene Dietrich movies here!
More Charles Laughton movies here!
More Tyrone Power movies here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1982's Witness for the Prosecution here!