Witness for the Prosecution
Dir: Billy Wilder
USA, 1957, 116minmins, DCP
Cast: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton
A veteran barrister has been asked to rest during his recovery from heart surgery, but he can’t help but take on the case of an inventor accused of murdering a rich, older widow. The plot thickens when the defendant’s wife, the only one who can prove his innocence, becomes a witness for the prosecution. Featuring whip-smart dialogue and transformative performances by superstar Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton, this adaptation of the Agatha Christie play is one of the few that was actually publicly praised by the iconic author herself.
Academy Awards: 6 nominations including Best Picture
Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress
Screening:
In-theatre Screening
2021-01-17 (Sun)
14:302021-02-20 (Sat)
17:002021-05-23 (Sun)
14:45
K11 Art House (Venue)
Tai Kwun (Venue)
Chinese Subtitles
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