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| − | The film opens in a London taxi cab, which is carrying elderly barrister Wilfred Owen ([[Charles Laughton|Laughton]]) home from the [[hospital]] after an extended convalescence. | + | The film opens in a London taxi cab, which is carrying elderly barrister Wilfred Owen ([[Charles Laughton|Laughton]]) home from the [[hospital]] after an extended convalescence. With Sir Wilfred is his nurse of thirty years, Mrs. Plimsoll, herself a [[widow]], who saw him through his long recuperation. |
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| + | Upon arriving home, Sir Wilfred is met at the door by his old friend Inspector Fox of [[New Scotland Yard]]. | ||
Revision as of 02:09, December 2, 2008
Witness for the Prosecution is a 1957 crime drama directed by Billy Wilder and starring Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power, and Marlene Dietrich. The film was based on a stage play by Agatha Christie. While primarily a courtroom drama, it also has elements of film noir.
Plot
The film opens in a London taxi cab, which is carrying elderly barrister Wilfred Owen (Laughton) home from the hospital after an extended convalescence. With Sir Wilfred is his nurse of thirty years, Mrs. Plimsoll, herself a widow, who saw him through his long recuperation.
Upon arriving home, Sir Wilfred is met at the door by his old friend Inspector Fox of New Scotland Yard.