Witness for the Prosecution 1957/1958 by AverageMansReviews

Witness for the Prosecution 1957/1958 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/drugs/stabbing/disfigurement/medical/outdated references or and comments.

I might be accused of murder: in a nutshell; Leonard Vole [Tyrone Power:] he is an inventor which has been accused of murdering this individual, so it has been suggested that he goes to seek the assistance from Sir Wilfrid Robarts Q.C. [Charles Laughton:] he is a cream of the crop barrister, which has recently had a heart attack and it indicated that he has been told to take it easy, he can still work but nothing to strenuous.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this roughly 110 minutes film is good, but as you will read later on; it does have a driving force behind it and without these individuals; this film wouldn't have this vibrant atmosphere to work off.

Art; because this project is from the old school of black and white; they clearly when we be authentic approach to this title which in turn gives it a nice and clean outlook bears it does very much put across that they really did their very best to bring their world to life.

Character developments, performances and comedy; for the character developments and the performances broadly speaking on both counts they are good, but Charles Laughton as Sir Wilfrid Robarts Q.C. is without being arrogant he knows; he is probably the smartest person in the room, he has this craving to find the truth, even when he knows something but he just can't put his finger on it. Now and again alongside him we have Elsa Lanchester as Miss Plimsoll: she is a private nurse to Sir Wilfrid Robarts Q.C. it is her job to take care of him, to make sure he recovers and stays away from things he shouldn't have, which this is where the comedy comes into effect he even hides or sneaks things in he shouldn't have and away from this we have some scenes where a stair lift is being used at one point or another; so because of all this I will be awarding some extra marks, as individually or together these two performers give this project impetus, enthusiasm and intellect.

This film receives: 9/10, this film is excellent; it is well worth a watch if you are into court room dramas and it has one extra little bit of a voice-over. This film has some awards accredited to its name such as 3 Winners that include but limited to David di Donatello Awards 1958 David Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero) Charles Laughton Tied with Marlon Brando for Sayonara (1957). 15 Nominees that include but not limited to Academy Awards, USA Oscar 1958 Best Actor in a Leading Role Charles Laughton and from the same award ceremony/event Best Actress in a Supporting Role Elsa Lanchester. [I should point out that this film has a total of 6 Oscar Nominees to its name.]