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Witness for the Prosecution

Sir Wilfrid

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Sir Wilfrid in Witness for the Prosecution (1957), played by Charles Laughton.

Film guide · 1 film · 1957 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Sir Wilfrid on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 1957Main sequence runtime: 1h 56m
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    1957 · 1h 56m

    Portrayed by Charles Laughton · screen performance

    Charles Laughton's portrayal of Sir Wilfrid in Witness for the Prosecution gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.

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THE PERFORMANCE

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Charles Laughton plays Sir Wilfrid in Witness for the Prosecution.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Sir Wilfrid screen credits

Screen credits: Witness for the Prosecution (1957) — Charles Laughton as Sir Wilfrid.

WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU

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“He certainly was a lucky lawyer.”

Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

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