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Witness

A big city cop. A small country boy. They have nothing in common... but a murder.

1985 · R · 1h 52m

Directed by Peter Weir

7.1

TMDB audience score
1,996 votes, out of 10

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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.

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Cast

  • Harrison Ford
    John Book

  • Kelly McGillis
    Rachel

  • Josef Sommer
    Schaeffer

  • Lukas Haas
    Samuel

  • Jan Rubeš
    Eli Lapp

  • Alexander Godunov
    Daniel Hochleitner

  • Danny Glover
    McFee

  • Brent Jennings
    Carter

  • Patti LuPone
    Elaine

  • Angus MacInnes
    Fergie

  • Frederick Rolf
    Stoltzfus

  • Viggo Mortensen
    Moses Hochleitner

  • John Garson
    Bishop Tchantz

  • Beverly May
    Mrs. Yoder

  • Ed Crowley
    Sheriff

  • Timothy Carhart
    Zenovich

  • Sylvia Kauders
    Tourist Lady

  • Marian Swan
    Mrs. Schaeffer