Witness for the Prosecution
1957
****
Director: Billy Wilder
Cast: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams, Henry Daniell, Ian Wolfe, Torin Thatcher, Norma Varden, Una O'Connor
A renowned but sickly barrister agrees to defend a married man accused of murdering a wealthy widow who left him a large sum of money. As the trial unfolds, a surprise witness threatens to throw the case into disarray. Billy Wilder's stagy but entertaining court drama is based on Agatha Christie's 1953 play. It features some delicious twists, wonderful dialogue, great performances (particularly by Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton), and a truly memorable ending.
