Witness for the Prosecution

  • 1958


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Positive Reviews 13
Negative reviews 5
Average Rating 3.6/5
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1.5
A courtroom meller played engagingly and building evenly to a surprising and arousing, albeit tricked up, climax... Variety
1.5
...the films origins as an Agatha Christie novel and play, combine to give the movie a heavy almost stolid theatrical flavour. Time Out
4.5
And Miss Lanchester is delicious as that maidenly henpecking nurse. The New York Times
4.0
Marlene Dietrich tries not to give anything away as usual while Agatha Christies whodunit plot whirs tidily about her expressionless beauty.
2.0
Though the smart dialogue makes it all palpable, and theres enough excitement generated to keep the viewer alert throughout. Sover
4.5
Witness for the Prosecution is a witty, terse adaptation of the Agatha Christie hit play brought to the screen with ingenuity and vitality by Billy Wi .. Tv Guide
4.0
I am constantly surprised that womens hats do not provoke more murders. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.5
Overall, its a nearly perfect combination of courtroom drama, mystery, and a healthy dose of comedy from Laughton and Lanchester. Mountain X
2.0
At films end, theres a requests: The management of this theatre suggests that for the greater entertainment of your friends who have not yet seen the .. Emanuellevy
4.0
While it doesnt particularly feel Hitchcockian (neither Christies nor Wilders approach to suspense narrative matches Hitchcocks cinematic principles), .. Cine Vue
4.0
The second half stays in the court room, and proves to be an exciting court room romp which engrosses the viewer with its high melodrama and dialogue .. Matts Movie Reviews
4.5
If The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes feels like its missing something, thats because it is. The Dissolve
1.5
His theatrical mise en scene his proscenium framing serves the material well, as does Charles Laughtons bombastic portrayal of the defense attorney. Chicago Reader
3.5
Witness for the Prosecution may wrap itself up a bit smugly, even as it spins a sharp twist, but it still stands as one of the more notable courtroom .. Ion Cinema
5.0
...one of Christies greatest works adapted into one of the screens best films. Aisle Seat
5.0
An exciting childrens film but not, I would say, the stuff for adults.ISABEL QUIGLY Archive Spectator
4.5
However, its Laughton who really has free reign to explore his character and demonstrates impeccable comic timing. Backseat Mafia
4.1
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