Witness in the City
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.
Where to watch Witness in the City in United States
Can I watch Witness in the City in United States? Yes — you can stream Witness in the City in United States on Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.
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Where is Witness in the City streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Gaumont Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
About Witness in the City
Witness in the City is a 1959 French-language crime and thriller film directed by Édouard Molinaro. The cast is led by Lino Ventura, Jacques Berthier, Daniel Ceccaldi. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Witness in the City was produced by Franco London Films, Paris Union Films, and Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG) and made in France and Italy. It was released on May 6, 1959, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Édouard Molinaro
- Writers
- Gérard Oury, Édouard Molinaro, Alain Poiré
- Release date
- May 6, 1959
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Franco London Films, Paris Union Films, Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Witness in the City cast & crew
Witness in the City was directed by Édouard Molinaro and written by Gérard Oury, Édouard Molinaro, and Alain Poiré.
The cast features 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, and Franco Fabrizi as Lambert, night radio taxi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Barney Wilen, cinematography is by Henri Decaë, and it was produced by Moris Ergas and Alain Poiré.
Is Witness in the City worth watching?
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and thriller, Witness in the City is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Witness in the City
Lino Ventura
Ancelin
Jacques Berthier
Pierre Verdier
Daniel Ceccaldi
Italian taxi customer
Robert Dalban
Raymond, taxi driver
Micheline Luccioni
Germaine, radio taxi
Franco Fabrizi
Lambert, night radio taxi
Janine Darcey
Owner of the hotel
Jacques Monod
Verdier's lawyer
Michel Etcheverry
Investigating judge
Sandra Milo
Liliane
Jacques Jouanneau
Car rental
Ginette Pigeon
Muriel, prostitute
Witness in the City — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Witness in the City in United States?
Witness in the City is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Witness in the City on Hoopla?
Yes — Witness in the City is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Witness in the City in?
Witness in the City is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Witness in the City?
Witness in the City runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Witness in the City rated?
Witness in the City is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 49 ratings.
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