Witness in the City(1959)
Un témoin dans la ville
Witness in the City Synopsis
Industrialist Pierre Verdier kills his mistress Jeanne Ancelin by throwing her off a train. Her husband, Ancelin, decides to take revenge on his wife's murderer, who has been acquitted by justice.
Witness in the City (1959) is a crime and thriller film directed by Édouard Molinaro, released on May 6, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Lino Ventura, Jacques Berthier, Daniel Ceccaldi and Robert Dalban. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Édouard Molinaro
- Writers:
- Pierre Boileau, Thomas Narcejac, André Tabet
- Producers:
- Moris Ergas, Alain Poiré, Henry Deutschmeister
- Cinematographer:
- Henri Decaë
- Composer:
- Barney Wilen
- Production:
- Franco London Films, Paris Union Films, Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), Tempo Film
- Status:
- Released
Witness in the City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lino Ventura
as Ancelin
Jacques Berthier
as Pierre Verdier
Daniel Ceccaldi
as Italian taxi customer
Robert Dalban
as Raymond, taxi driver
Micheline Luccioni
as Germaine, radio taxi
Franco Fabrizi
as Lambert, night radio taxi
Janine Darcey
as Owner of the hotel
Jacques Monod
as Verdier's lawyer
Michel Etcheverry
as Investigating judge
Sandra Milo
as Liliane
Jacques Jouanneau
as Car rental
Ginette Pigeon
as Muriel, prostitute
Key crew
Directed by Édouard Molinaro, written by Pierre Boileau, Thomas Narcejac and André Tabet, produced by Moris Ergas, Alain Poiré and Henry Deutschmeister.
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Witness in the City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 49 ratings.
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Witness in the City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Witness in the City online?
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Witness in the City (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Witness in the City?
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The main cast of Witness in the City (1959) includes Lino Ventura, Jacques Berthier, Daniel Ceccaldi, Robert Dalban and Micheline Luccioni. The film was directed by Édouard Molinaro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Witness in the City released?
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Witness in the City was released on May 6, 1959 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Witness in the City worth watching?
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Witness in the City (1959) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.