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Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

Rate: 10
Viewed: 3/10

WitPros
3/10: I'm a sucker for courtroom dramas because they're always compelling to watch, and Witness for the Prosecution is no exception.

If not for Charles Laughton, I don't know how the film will have worked, but it is he who gives the most outstanding performance. Although I hate Marlene Dietrich, she's fantastic. Ditto for Tryone Power who was never an able actor. Charles Laughton's wife, Elsa Lanchester is great, if annoying, as the nurse.

The ending is the cherry on top of the cake. Then, the message, which comes afterwards forcing me to promise not to divulge the surprise ending to anyone else who hasn't seen the film yet, is cute.

All in all, adapted from Agatha Christie's novel, Witness for the Prosecution is a classic Billy Wilder film.