Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
Movie · 116 min
CrimeDramaMystery
8.2/10
English (original)
German
Where to watch now
Rent or buy
Story
“The most electrifying entertainment of our time!”
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.
Trailer
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)
W
Walter Bacon
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Eddie Baker
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
B
Benjie Bancroft
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
J
John Barton
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Availability history
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17 December 1957
Released
2 August 2026
Added on MGM PlusOn subscription
2 August 2026
Added on Apple TV StoreFor rent
2 August 2026
Added on Amazon Video (किराया/ख़रीद)For rent
2 August 2026
Added on Apple TV StoreTo buy
today
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Movie facts
Director
Billy Wilder
Writer
Harry Kurnitz, Billy Wilder
Year
1957
Type
Movie
Runtime
116 min
Original language
English
Release date
17 December 1957
Status
Released
Frequently asked
Where to watch Witness for the Prosecution?
Witness for the Prosecution is currently on MGM Plus (subscription). Also on rent/buy: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video (किराया/ख़रीद).
Is Witness for the Prosecution on MGM Plus?
Yes, Witness for the Prosecution can be watched on MGM Plus right now.
When was Witness for the Prosecution released?
Witness for the Prosecution was released on 17 December 1957.
How long is Witness for the Prosecution?
Witness for the Prosecution runs about 116 minutes.
What languages is Witness for the Prosecution in?
Witness for the Prosecution is available in: English, German.