# Witness (1985)

> A hardened Philadelphia detective finds refuge, love, and a radically different moral code among the Amish while protecting a child who witnessed a murder.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4483

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Peter Weir
- Cast: Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Josef Sommer, Lukas Haas, Jan Rubeš, Alexander Godunov, Danny Glover, Brent Jennings
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090329/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, intimate, romantic, classic thriller night, thoughtful movie night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of survival and forbidden love unfolds in a quiet Amish community.

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