Witness for the Prosecution 1957

An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.

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The 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)

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