Witness
"A big city cop. A small country boy. They have nothing in common... but a murder."
Originally released in 1985. Witness is a crime/drama film. directed by Peter Weir.
Starring Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, and Josef Sommer
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,816 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$116.1M
9.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $116,107,459
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Witness?
Witness has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Witness released?
Witness was released on February 8, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Witness?
The main cast of Witness includes Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Josef Sommer, Lukas Haas, Jan Rubeš.
Is Witness worth watching?
Witness has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,816 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.