Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 40/100
Total warning time: 55s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (15s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Mild flirtation between characters.
Drug Use: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 🟡 30/100 (35s)
- 🟢 20/100 [01:20:15 - 01:20:30] A character is mentioned to have been murdered, but no graphic details are shown.
- 🟡 40/100 [01:45:00 - 01:45:20] A character collapses due to a heart attack, which might be distressing for younger viewers.
Strong Language: 🟢 20/100 (5s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:30:10 - 00:30:15] Mild language such as 'damn' is used.
Movie FAQ
Q: Who directed the movie 'Witness for the Prosecution' (1957)?
A: The movie was directed by Billy Wilder.
A: The movie was directed by Billy Wilder.
Q: What is the plot of 'Witness for the Prosecution' (1957)?
A: The film follows a British barrister, Sir Wilfrid Robarts (played by Charles Laughton), who defends Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power), a man accused of murdering a wealthy widow. The case takes unexpected turns when Vole's wife, Christine (Marlene Dietrich), becomes a key witness for the prosecution.
A: The film follows a British barrister, Sir Wilfrid Robarts (played by Charles Laughton), who defends Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power), a man accused of murdering a wealthy widow. The case takes unexpected turns when Vole's wife, Christine (Marlene Dietrich), becomes a key witness for the prosecution.
Q: Who plays the role of Christine Vole in 'Witness for the Prosecution'?
A: Marlene Dietrich plays the role of Christine Vole, Leonard Vole's wife and a pivotal character in the trial.
A: Marlene Dietrich plays the role of Christine Vole, Leonard Vole's wife and a pivotal character in the trial.
Q: Is 'Witness for the Prosecution' based on a book or play?
A: Yes, the movie is based on Agatha Christie's 1953 play of the same name, which itself was adapted from her short story 'Traitor's Hands.'
A: Yes, the movie is based on Agatha Christie's 1953 play of the same name, which itself was adapted from her short story 'Traitor's Hands.'
Q: What is the significance of the ending of 'Witness for the Prosecution'?
A: The ending of the film features a major twist that recontextualizes the entire trial. Without giving away spoilers, it dramatically changes the audience's understanding of the characters and their motivations.
A: The ending of the film features a major twist that recontextualizes the entire trial. Without giving away spoilers, it dramatically changes the audience's understanding of the characters and their motivations.
