Agatha Christie’s favourite film adaptation, starring Charles Laughton as a crusty barrister defending accused murderer Tyrone Power, who gets no help from wife Marlene Dietrich. With Laughton’s own wife Elsa Lanchester as his unwelcome nurse.
When a wealthy widow is found murdered, her married suitor, Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power), is accused of the crime. After Vole hires the ailing barrister Sir Wilfrid Robarts (the Oscar nominated Charles Laughton), he tells Vole that the only hope for acquittal is the testimony of Vole’s wife, Christine (Marlene Dietrich). But Vole’s airtight alibi shatters when Christine reveals some secrets of her own.
Featuring a plethora of shocking revelations, Wilder’s film crackles with humour, tension and memorable performances.
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Director: Billy Wilder
Starring: Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich & Elsa Lanchester
Year: 1957
Language: In English
Country: USA
Running time: 1hr 52mins