

Witness for the Prosecution
"The most electrifying entertainment of our time!"
Overview
An ailing barrister agrees to defend a man in a sensational murder trial where the unconvincing testimony of the defendant's wife becomes a subject of confusion.
Movie Details
Budget
$3.0M
$3,000,000
Revenue
$9.0M
$9,000,000
Languages
German
+1 more
Studio
Edward Small Productions
Key Crew

Harry Kurnitz
Screenplay

Billy Wilder
Screenplay

Billy Wilder
Director
Cast

Tyrone Power
Leonard Vole

Marlene Dietrich
Christine

Charles Laughton
Sir Wilfrid

Elsa Lanchester
Miss Plimsoll

John Williams
Brogan-Moore

Henry Daniell
Mayhew

Ian Wolfe
Carter

Torin Thatcher
Mr. Myers

Norma Varden
Mrs. French

Una O'Connor
Janet

Francis Compton
Judge

Philip Tonge
Inspector Hearne

Ruta Lee
Diana

Patrick Aherne
Court Officer (uncredited)
Walter Bacon
Bar Patron (uncredited)

Eddie Baker
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Benjie Bancroft
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
John Barton
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Brandon Beach
Juror (uncredited)

George Blagoi
Juror (uncredited)