Witness for the Prosecution
Seen it?1949 | 75 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
Agatha Christie tale of a man on trial for murder: a trial featuring surprise after surprise. Not to be confused with the later Hollywood adaptation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Glyn-Jones
- Alban BlakelockMr. Myers
- Stafford ByrneWalker
- Derek ElphinstoneSir Wilfrid Robarts
- Mary KerridgeRomaine Heilger
- Dale RogersLeonard Vole
- John SalewRobert Mayherne
- Hilda TerrissMiss French