USA,
1957, 116 min
(Alternative: 112 min)
Directed by:
Billy WilderCinematography:
Russell HarlanComposer:
Matty MalneckCast:
Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams, Henry Daniell, Ian Wolfe, Torin Thatcher, Norma Varden, Una O'Connor (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
When a wealthy widow is found murdered, her married suitor, Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power), is accused of the crime. Vole’s only hope for acquittal is the testimony of his wife (Marlene Dietrich)... but his airtight alibi shatters when she reveals some shocking secrets of her own. Also starring the incredible Charles Laughton in an Oscar® nominated role, Witness for the Prosecution left audiences reeling from its surprise twists and shocking climax. (Eureka Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1958 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1958 - Billy Wilder (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1958 - Charles Laughton (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1958 - Elsa Lanchester (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1958 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1958 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1959 - Charles Laughton (Best Foreign Actor)
Golden Globes
- 1958 - Elsa Lanchester (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1958 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1958 - Billy Wilder (Best Director)
- 1958 - Charles Laughton (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1958 - Marlene Dietrich (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)