Witness for the Prosecution

Name: Witness for the Prosecution
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1949-06-10
Rating: 8.7

DramaTV Movie1h 15m

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Storyline

Agatha Christie tale of a man on trial for murder: a trial featuring surprise after surprise. Not to be confused with the later Hollywood adaptation.

Details

DirectorJohn Glyn-Jones

ReleasedJun 10, 1949

StatusReleased

Original language

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

7 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“Witness for the Prosecution combines a fascinating character study with a brilliantly unpredictable plot to produce a practically flawless Agatha Christie adaptation.”

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Clayton Dillard

RTSlant MagazineFeb 13, 2024

The film is an alchemic triumph of effortless story execution, pinpoint humor, and acting masterclass.

Wendy Ide

RTThe Times (UK)Aug 25, 2022

[A] witty and gripping adaptation of her [Agatha Christie's] twist-heavy courtroom stage drama.

Noel Murray

RTThe DissolveJul 22, 2014

Witness For The Prosecution has the pace and patience of live theater, but not the look. Wilder doesn't get overly flashy with camera moves and angles, but he does shift positioning subtly and effectively.

Brian Eggert

RTDeep Focus ReviewMay 12, 2026

The film remains a biting look at courtroom justice and among the most rewatchable legal dramas ever made, owing to the superb execution by its star director and ensemble of skilled performers.