The 1957 version of this story is certainly one of my favourite films, so any remake was always going to be a tough ask. This one is, however, a decent and characterful effort with Sir Ralph Richardson as curmudgeonly barrister "Sir Wilfred" who is charged with the seemingly impossible task of defending "Leonard Vole" (Beau Bridges) from a charge that he murdered an older lady with whom he was friends - and who had…
Witness for the Prosecution (1982)
Is he lying or telling the truth
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.
Top Cast
Ralph Richardson
Sir Wilfred Robarts
Deborah Kerr
Nurse Plimsoll
Beau Bridges
Leonard Vole
Donald Pleasence
Mr. Myers
Wendy Hiller
Janet Mackenzie
Diana Rigg
Christine Vole
David Langton
Mayhew
Richard Vernon
Brogan-Moore
Peter Sallis
Carter
Michael Gough
Judge
Frank Mills
Chief Inspector Hearne
Michael Nightingale
Clerk of the Court
Peter Copley
Dr. Harrison
Patricia Leslie
Mrs. French
John Kidd
Court Usher
Ken Kitson
Policeman (as Kit Kitson)
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FAQ about Witness for the Prosecution
What is Witness for the Prosecution about?
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.
When was Witness for the Prosecution released?
Witness for the Prosecution was released in 1982.
What genres does Witness for the Prosecution belong to?
Witness for the Prosecution is categorised as Crime, Drama, TV Movie.
Who stars in Witness for the Prosecution?
The cast of Witness for the Prosecution includes Ralph Richardson, Deborah Kerr, Beau Bridges, Donald Pleasence, Wendy Hiller.