# Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

> An ailing barrister battles an apparently decisive witness and a maze of contradictory evidence while defending a man accused of murdering a wealthy widow.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23267

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Director: Billy Wilder
- Cast: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams, Henry Daniell, Ian Wolfe, Torin Thatcher
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051201/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, suspenseful, sardonic, classic movie night, mystery marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping courtroom drama that will keep you guessing until the final verdict.

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