Review of Witness for the Prosecution (1957) by Adam R — 15 Jan 2012

Billy wilder making a movie in the style of alfred hitchcock. does it get any better than that?

This review of Witness for the Prosecution (1957) was written by Adam R on 15 January 2012.

Witness for the Prosecution has generally received very positive reviews.

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