Witness for the Prosecution Review by Difan Li

 Witness for the Prosecution Review by Difan Li

Witness for the Prosecution is a 1957 black-and-white film based on the book written by Agatha Christie. The plot follows the court trial of a man, Leonard Vole, on the murder case of a wealthy and widowed woman. His lawyer is Sir Wilfrid Robarts, famous for his abilities in the courtroom. However, the odds are not in Vole’s favor as everything seems to point to him as the greatest suspect. Vole’s only defense is his wife, Christine. In a twist of events, Christine speaks against him, creating a tangled web of mystery that Wilfrid Robarts must try to solve. 

While this film may be overlooked due to its old age and lack of color, I can confidently say that this movie has become one of my favorites and is undeniably well-suited for anyone interested in a good mystery. This movie is not one of horror and violence but of complex plans and ambiguous characters. Give it a chance and you’ll find yourself drawn into its riveting plotline and comical characters.