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- 2016
- Not Rated
- Acorn TV
- 2016
- Not Rated
- Acorn TV
Summary Sarah Phelps' adaptation of Agatha Christie's short story about the case against Leonard Vole (Billy Howle), who was accused of killing the very wealthy heiress Emily French (Kim Cattrall). Leonard tells his barrister John Mayhew (Toby Jones) his girlfriend Romaine (Andrea Riseborough) is his alibi only to have her become a witness for t...
- 2016
- Not Rated
- Acorn TV
- 2016
- Not Rated
- Acorn TV
Agatha Christie’s The Witness for the Prosecution
Season 1 Premiere: Dec 26, 2016
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8.7
Summary Sarah Phelps' adaptation of Agatha Christie's short story about the case against Leonard Vole (Billy Howle), who was accused of killing the very wealthy heiress Emily French (Kim Cattrall). Leonard tells his barrister John Mayhew (Toby Jones) his girlfriend Romaine (Andrea Riseborough) is his alibi only to have her become a witness for t...
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Generally Favorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
79
100% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
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Although it arguably strings things out a bit too much, this newest Witness is a watchable feast of strong portrayals and mostly sturdy plot threads. Jones is a fearless, full-immersion actor whose performance spares him no personal indignities.
There are few soft landings in Christie stories, and in Witness for the Prosecution several are exceptionally hard. The whole shadowy, troubling tale also feels more powerful because the cast plays it at a deliberate, ominous pace.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 102 User Ratings
8.7
86% Positive
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9% Mixed
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5% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 102 User Ratings
8.7
86% Positive
88 Ratings
88 Ratings
9% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
5% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
The movies transport me back to a better happier time in my life . Thank you
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"Witness for the Prosecution" by Agatha Christie is a gripping courtroom drama filled with twists and turns. The story's clever plot and intriguing characters keep the audience on the edge of their seats, delivering an enthralling portrayal of legal manipulation and moral dilemmas. Christie's masterful storytelling makes this classic tale of justice and deception a must-read for mystery enthusiasts.
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An atmospheric and finely acted little gem, should go down just right. In a very short amount of time, the impact left is impressive.
Witness captures that ambiguity and thoughtfulness [in Christie’s works], and Phelps’ smart and entertaining adaptations will continue to garner my full attention, whenever they arrive and wherever they end up.
[A] splendidly written work whose surprise ending is the kind worth waiting for.
The twists that follow are many, and to reveal even one would be giving away too much. But be assured that The Witness for the Prosecution is fascinating, maddening and ultimately heartbreaking.
[A] bleak, bold new adaptation. [30 Jan - 12 Feb 2017, p.19]
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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Ооочень интересный формат, смотрела с огромным интересом, пересматриваю уже не первый раз
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Фильм Агата Кристи "Свидетель обвинения " первого сезона 2 серия, оказался намного хуже чем первая серия!
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I don’t understand why this version is getting good reviews. Compared to the movie version it is very disappointing. Nothing about it is an improvement over the movie or the original story. The actors are over the top and and story is so marred and altered that it loses all of the mystery and drama. Almost unwatchable in my opinion.
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Production Company:
- Mammoth Screen
- Agatha Christie Productions
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- Acorn Media Enterprises
- Acorn TV
- A+E Studios
Initial Release Date: Dec 26, 2016
Number of seasons: 1 Season
Rating: Not Rated
Awards
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
British Society of Cinematographers
• 2 Nominations
Writers' Guild of Great Britain
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
