Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The very brevity makes you think what else was going on. Never saw it coming. Amazon.ca - Buy Witness for the Prosecution at a low price; free shipping on qualified orders. All the characters of the original were fleshed out, the time span expanded, and the plot thickened. An excellent drama, with a genuine 'surprise ending'. [Masters of Cinema Dual Format release of 'Witness for the Prosecution', Wilder, USA,1957]. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2018, A classic movie with a twisted end. Select Your Cookie Preferences. The only slightly annoying scene is in a station buffet, with an really hammy encounter between the barrister and a sleazy potential witness, but that's easy to forgive because the rest of the film is so perfect. The testimony of his wife is expected to result in an acquittal, but she is a shrew who damages his case and all but hangs him before a vindictive mystery woman appears with letters against the wife. Good black and white print, decent sound, and optional subtitles - English for the hard of hearing and in a number of other languages - see DVD description. The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. When she is found murdered, the naive young man is the chief suspect. After the man is freed, it is revealed that mystery woman is actually the wife. We were disappointed by the lack of sub-titles for the hard-of-hearing but, apart from that, the only thing that might possibly improve it would be colorizing. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. She discredited and perjured herself because she felt that direct testimony on her husband's behalf would not have been sufficient to free him. Unable to add item to Wish List. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. © 2008-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 1-Click ordering is not available for this item. A three star little gem. Who knew such a simple premise could be so amazingly entertaining. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The Masters of Cinema restoration is a definte step up from the SD version. The suspense builds up, all the way until the very end of the story. See reviews & details on a wide selection of Blu-ray & DVDs, both new & used. Please try again. In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Check out Witness for the Prosecution on Amazon Music. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages that interest you. Loved Charles Laughton as the shrewd barrister who added humor to the plot with some of his antics! Witness for the prosecution is one of the best play by Agatha Christie that I have ever read. Perhaps, the character of the Cockney being an American's idea of such a woman it may have been more credible to US audiences. Highly recommend this movie!! Unfortunately, neither does this blu-ray. A man gets arrested for murder and stands trial. Many people consider this to be Tyrone Power's best and Marlene Deitrich plays the stero-typically unemotional German woman to a "T", in director, Billy Widler's movie. Loved The Acting And The People In The Movie, Excellent Movie based on Agatha Christie's play. Perhaps, the character of the Cockney being an American's idea of such a woman it may have been more credible to US audiences. If you are looking to buy this then you should already know what a terrific film this is! brought another cd the hound of death with this on, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2017. Most movies these days are full of CGI and, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2018, No matter how many times I see this movie, based on an Agatha Christie play, I always find something new to appreciate. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. This is a réal classic! A must-have must-see film. Not too many people to confuse you and clever enough to keep you guessing till the end. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2018. A stunning courtroom drama, it tells the story of a scheming wife testifying against her husband in a shocking murder trial. This will not play on most Blu-ray players sold in North America, Central America, South America, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Download one of the Free Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. In my opinion, however, it is Charles Laughton who steals the show. Her unassailable cheeriness in the face of his irascible insults are a joy to behold. (A bit fiddly to set up so use the 'subtitles' option on your remote if possible. The suspense builds up, all the way until the very end of the story. A veteran British barrister must defend his client in a murder trial that has surprise after surprise. No need for superfluous characters, just a straightforward but gripping story. If you happen to be a film lover and, if you do NOT have this exceptional work-of-art, you should not wait any longer. (I can't imagine that happening with today's mind-numbing computer effects films - with not too much offered for the mind. Amazon.ca - Buy Witness For the Prosecution (Bilingual) at a low price; free shipping on qualified orders. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A must read for all Agatha Christie and crime thriller fans. It is hard to belive that anyone would be taken in by so lame a performance, let alone a shrewd and wily man like Sir Wilfred. The ending was completely unexpected. This remains my favourite Christie. © 2008-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The first time I saw this movie, the theatre audience applauded, and justifiably so. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2018. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Shop Witness for the Prosecution (1957) [Masters of Cinema] Blu-ray edition. The first time I saw this movie, the theatre audience applauded, and justifiably so. I just watched the film again and loved it - until the patched on ending. "-Daily Mirror, Winner of the New York Critics Circle Award. I think this story demonstrates the strength of the short story model. An adaptation of Christie's play 'The Witness for the Prosecution' [1925], the film is played out largely in Sir Wilfred's chambers and the Old Bailey. The Masters of Cinema restoration is a definte step up from the SD version. Brilliant courtroom drama with many surprises. Charles Laughton dominates the incredible cast which includes Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, and the hysterical Elsa Lanchester who was married to Laughton. See reviews & details on a wide selection of Blu-ray & DVDs, both new & used. Who knew such a simple premise could be so amazingly entertaining. With Billy Howle, Kim Cattrall, Monica Dolan, Andrea Riseborough. It gets only three stars because the film is based on a play and the dialogue is vital. Great courtroom scenes, suspense, glamour - it's got the lot. The high points are the exchanges between the curmudgeonly Sir Wilfred and those around him, especially Miss Plimsoll the nurse hired to care for him following a heart attack. He does not get away it, for there is one turn of plot remaining. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Amazon.ca - Buy Witness for the Prosecution at a low price; free shipping on qualified orders. Headlining this book is Witness for the Prosecution – Christie’s highly successful stage play which won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for best foreign play. But this time round, it was the exchanges between Charles Laughton (brilliant), playing the barrister with a heart problem, and his fussing nurse, played by real-life wife, Elsa Lanchester, that impressed me most. This review is about the ITEM, not the film. Dietrich is good as Mrs.Vole, save for the appalling attempt at portraying a Cockney woman of dubious morals who supplies Sir Wilfred with fake evidence that will exonerate the murder Leonard Vole. Great work by the actors and director, Billy Wilder. Charles Laughton dominates the incredible cast which includes Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, and the hysterical Elsa Lanchester who was married to Laughton. "Packs plenty of surprise in its cargo of suspense. It is very hard to imagine any film library without this gem. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It is hard to belive that anyone would be taken in by so lame a performance, let alone a shrewd and wily man like Sir Wilfred. The high points are the exchanges between the curmudgeonly Sir Wilfred and those around him, especially Miss Plimsoll the nurse hired to care for him following a heart attack. While Laughton and Lanchester [Best supporting Actress for her role as Miss Plimsoll] give great performances, Powers as Vole is only adequate. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Vole's only hope for acquittal is the testimony of his wife (Marlene Dietrich)... but his airtight alibi shatters when she reveals some shocking secrets of her own. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2020, I was a little disappointed with this as the reader is very monitonal not very interesting to listern to. It’s great when favourite movies get the BluRay treatment, not only for the restoration but also for the Special Features that come as part of the package. While Laughton and Lanchester [Best supporting Actress for her role as Miss Plimsoll] give great performances, Powers as Vole is only adequate. It is hard to believe a blu-ray does not have close captions!! Being a major Agatha fan...this novel does NOT disappoint...suspense indeed! It is very hard to imagine any film library without this gem. Witness for the Prosecution Paperback – Oct. 29 2010 by Agatha Christie (Author) 4.3 out of 5 stars 164 ratings. They don't make film like this nowadays. Loved The Acting And The People In The Movie, Excellent Movie based on Agatha Christie's play. In my opinion, however, it is Charles Laughton who steals the show. Highly recommend this movie!! One of these items ships sooner than the other. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon. This is a réal classic! Many people consider this to be Tyrone Power's best and Marlene Deitrich plays the stero-typically unemotional German woman to a "T", in director, Billy Widler's movie. Nominated for 6 Academy Awards. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Stargate SG-1 – The Complete Series (Super Clean Picture with 127 hrs of bonus Cont... HEBREWS TO NEGROES: WAKE UP BLACK AMERICA (STANDARD DVD). Amazon.ca - Buy Witness for the Prosecution at a low price; free shipping on qualified orders. Brilliant courtroom drama with many surprises. (I can't imagine that happening with today's mind-numbing computer effects films - with not too much offered for the mind. Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton. Please try again. The rest of the plays are as good as it. And Eureka, once again, have come up with the goods here. An excellent drama, with a genuine 'surprise ending'. Not a word wasted. Fast, FREE delivery, video streaming, music, and much more. The story-line, the casting, the direction, the acting, well, everything about this movie is simply outstanding. In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.