
Witness for the Prosecution
Drama · TV Movie
Overview
Agatha Christie tale of a man on trial for murder: a trial featuring surprise after surprise. Not to be confused with the later Hollywood adaptation.
Top Cast
Alban Blakelock
Alban Blakelock
Mr. Myers
Alban Blakelock
Mr. Myers
Stafford Byrne
Stafford Byrne
Walker
Stafford Byrne
Walker
Derek Elphinstone
Derek Elphinstone
Sir Wilfrid Robarts
Derek Elphinstone
Sir Wilfrid Robarts


Mary Kerridge
Mary Kerridge
Romaine Heilger
Mary Kerridge
Romaine Heilger
Dale Rogers
Dale Rogers
Leonard Vole
Dale Rogers
Leonard Vole


John Salew
John Salew
Robert Mayherne
John Salew
Robert Mayherne
Hilda Terriss
Hilda Terriss
Miss French
Hilda Terriss
Miss French
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