The Witness for the Prosecution

TV Mini Series
2016
15
59m

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7.0/10

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The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

5.9K

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POPULARITY

4,866

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Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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Trivia
This is the first production of "Witness for the Prosecution" that is based on Agatha Christie's original short (23 pages) story first published in the January 31, 1925 edition of Flynn's Weekly under the title 'Traitor Hands'. She republished it in 1933 under the present title as part of a collection called 'The Hound of Death and other stories'. Christie expanded the story for her 1953 play, changing some of the character names and introducing Sir Wilfrid Robarts as the defense counsel. It is the play, not the short story, that has been the basis for all subsequent television and film versions.

Goofs
Throughout the film they are addressing the judge as "your honour". That's American. In England a male judge is addressed to as "My Lord". Also Americanisms, Janet is hanged with an American-style coiled noose, not the simple eyelet noose used in Britain, and the hood put on her is black (as in America) not white (as in Britain).

Alternate versions
Edited into a single, two hour film for its US home video and streaming release.

Connections
Version of Witness for the Prosecution (1949)

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7/10

Very nice movie!!

Good movie, even better than another old one of the same name. Of course, any Agatha Christie film will make the viewer walk side by side with the investigator for some crime that will occur. And this little jewel is no different. Arches of the well-built characters, villains shifting positions with good guys, beautiful environments and frames. Anyway, all the instruments needed for good fun. Enjoy!!