Witness (1985)
For such a fascinating subject matter, very few movies have been made about Amish life. You can either rent Friendly Persuasion and suffer through Gary Cooper’s “thee” and “thou” lines, or you can watch the suspenseful Witness. Tough decision.
Witness has a really interesting premise, so even if 1985 was before your time, you’ll probably still be drawn to the subject matter. A little Amish boy and his mother (Lukas Haas and Kelly McGillis, respectively) are taking a train in the city, an unusual occurrence for them. Even more unusual is a murder, which the little boy witnesses in the public restroom. Policeman Harrison Ford interviews Lukas for information, but when Lukas identifies the killer as another policeman (Danny Glover), Harry realizes everyone’s in danger. He travels back with Lukas and Kelly to their Amish community to protect them, and he learns about their way of life.
Even though the bulk of the movie takes place in the slow safety of the Amish countryside, it’s a really tense movie. In the back of everyone’s minds, the evil city and corrupt bad guys are just around the corner. While you might think you’re just renting a charming romance for movie night, you’re actually sitting down for an exciting thriller! If you like this one, check out The Fugitive as a great double-feature.
More Danny Glover movies here!
Witness has a really interesting premise, so even if 1985 was before your time, you’ll probably still be drawn to the subject matter. A little Amish boy and his mother (Lukas Haas and Kelly McGillis, respectively) are taking a train in the city, an unusual occurrence for them. Even more unusual is a murder, which the little boy witnesses in the public restroom. Policeman Harrison Ford interviews Lukas for information, but when Lukas identifies the killer as another policeman (Danny Glover), Harry realizes everyone’s in danger. He travels back with Lukas and Kelly to their Amish community to protect them, and he learns about their way of life.
Even though the bulk of the movie takes place in the slow safety of the Amish countryside, it’s a really tense movie. In the back of everyone’s minds, the evil city and corrupt bad guys are just around the corner. While you might think you’re just renting a charming romance for movie night, you’re actually sitting down for an exciting thriller! If you like this one, check out The Fugitive as a great double-feature.
More Danny Glover movies here!