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Witness for the Prosecution (film)
Eminent barrister Sir Wilfrid Roberts returns to his chambers after illness, with strict instructions from his doctor not to take on any strenuous criminal cases. But he cannot resist the prospect of defending Leonard Vole, who has been accused of murdering a wealthy widow.
Last on
Thu 28 Dec 2023
14:30
BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Leonard Vole | Tyrone Power |
| Brogan-Moore | John Williams |
| Janet MacKenzie | Una O'Connor |
| Sir Wilfred Robarts | Charles Laughton |
| Miss Plimsoll | Elsa Lanchester |
| Christine | Marlene Dietrich |
| Mayhew | Henry Daniell |
| Writer | Agatha Christie |
| Writer | Harry Kurnitz |
| Writer | Billy Wilder |
| Producer | Arthur Hornblow |
| Director | Billy Wilder |
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