Witness(1985)
“A big city cop. A small country boy. They have nothing in common... but a murder.”
Overview
While protecting an Amish boy—the sole witness to a brutal murder—and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life comes under threat.
Director
Peter Weir
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$116M
Cast
Harrison Ford
as John Book
Kelly McGillis
as Rachel
Josef Sommer
as Schaeffer
Lukas Haas
as Samuel
Jan Rubeš
as Eli Lapp
Alexander Godunov
as Daniel Hochleitner
Danny Glover
as McFee
Brent Jennings
as Carter
Patti LuPone
as Elaine
Angus MacInnes
as Fergie
Frederick Rolf
as Stoltzfus
Viggo Mortensen
as Moses Hochleitner
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
German
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$116M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Witness?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Witness (1985).
What is Witness about?▼
While protecting an Amish boy—the sole witness to a brutal murder—and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life comes under threat.
Who directed Witness?▼
Witness was directed by Peter Weir and released in 1985. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Witness?▼
Witness has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Witness?▼
The cast of Witness includes Harrison Ford as John Book, Kelly McGillis as Rachel, Josef Sommer as Schaeffer, Lukas Haas as Samuel, Jan Rubeš as Eli Lapp and more.
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