Witness for the prosecution / Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. ; produced by Arthur Hornblow ; directed by Billy Wilder ; screenplay by Billy Wilder and Harry Kurnitz ; adaptation by Larry Marcus.
2001
DVD 136 (Mapit)
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Witness for the prosecution (Motion picture : 1957)
Title
Witness for the prosecution / Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. ; produced by Arthur Hornblow ; directed by Billy Wilder ; screenplay by Billy Wilder and Harry Kurnitz ; adaptation by Larry Marcus.
Added Author
Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976. Witness for the prosecution.
Wilder, Billy, 1906-2002.
Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962.
Wilder, Billy, 1906-2002.
Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962.
Added Corporate Author
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Imprint
Santa Monica, CA : MGM Home Entertainment, 2001.
Copyright
©1957
Description
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
A man is accused of murdering his wealthy woman friend in order to secure his inheritance. The defendant's mysterious wife stuns the courtroom by giving damaging testimony against her husband. The web of intrigue is finally unwoven in a shocking, chilling conclusion.
Note
Originally released in 1957.
Based on the novel by Agatha Christie.
Special feature: original theatrical trailer.
Based on the novel by Agatha Christie.
Special feature: original theatrical trailer.
Language Note
Language in English and French with English, French and Spanish subtitles.
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
System Details Note
DVD.
Location
LOA
Alternate Title
The Law in Movies DVD collection
Call Number
DVD 136
Language
English
Credits
Director of photography, Russell Harlan; editor, Daniel Mandell; music, Ernest Gold.
Performer
Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams, Una O'Connor.
Cast
Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams, Una O'Connor.
Audience
Not rated.
ISBN
0792851668
9780792851660
9780792851660
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