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1985 · 112 min · R

Witness

Directed by Peter Weir · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Witness (1985) is a Crime film, directed by Peter Weir set in Philadelphia and Lancaster during the 1980s. It runs 112 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of power & corruption and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Maurice Jarre
Cinematography
John Seale
Cast
Harrison FordKelly McGillisJosef SommerLukas HaasJan RubešAlexander GodunovDanny GloverBrent Jennings

The world of this film

Setting

Where
PhiladelphiaLancaster
Setting
RuralUrban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionLove & Longing
Tone
TenseRomanticContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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