Witness for the Prosecution_
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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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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10 countries
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FREE
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Philo
1 country
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1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Witness for the Prosecution earned $9.0M worldwide on a $3.0M budget — a 200% return on investment.
Billy Wilder →
Year context
Witness for the Prosecution was released 69 years ago in 1957.
CAST (20)
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)
WB
Walter Bacon
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Eddie Baker
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
BB
Benjie Bancroft
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
JB
John Barton
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
BB
Brandon Beach
Juror (uncredited)
George Blagoi
Juror (uncredited)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$3.0M
Budget
$9.0M
Revenue
+200%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (2)
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
WON
B
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
8.2/10 (1,620 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$3,000,000
Box Office
$9,000,000
Profit
+$6,000,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Witness for the Prosecution?
Witness for the Prosecution has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who directed Witness for the Prosecution?
Witness for the Prosecution was directed by Billy Wilder.
Who stars in Witness for the Prosecution?
The cast of Witness for the Prosecution includes Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams.
How much did Witness for the Prosecution make at the box office?
Witness for the Prosecution earned $9,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $3,000,000.
What is the rating of Witness for the Prosecution?
Witness for the Prosecution has a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 1,620 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Mystery
Crime
KEYWORDS (11)
based on novel or book
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murder
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