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Witness, 1985

Starring: Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis

Directed by: Peter Weir

Written by: William Kelley

Language: English, German

Country: USA

Runtime: 112 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.5

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Witness can be described as captivating, suspenseful, and thought provoking. The plot revolves around a police investigation, a police detective, and a "fish out of water". The main genres are drama, thriller, and romance. In terms of style, Witness is a melodrama. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in the countryside. Witness is located in Philadelphia. It takes place in the 1980s. The movie has received attention for being an Oscar winner and critically acclaimed. Note that Witness involves brief nudity and violent content.

Summary of Witness

Australian Peter Weir's first Hollywood film tells the story of John Book (Harrison Ford), a Philadelphia cop whose life is altered while trying to help Rachel (Kelly McGillis), an Amish woman, and her son Samuel (Lukas Haas), who witnesses a murder in a Philadelphia train station bathroom. After discovering that the murder was committed by a member of his force, Book travels to Lancaster County with Rachel and Samuel and poses as a member of the Amish community to hide from his murderous police peers. While there, love blooms between Rachel and Book, and he finds himself drawn in by the honesty and simplicity of the old-world Amish lifestyle. Fine performances and beautiful cinematography are prevalent throughout.

Details

Language:	English, German
Country:	USA
Release date:	8 February 1985
Runtime:	112 min
Awards:	Academy Awards

Awards

Awarded Best Film Editing at the 1985 Academy Awards

Earl W. Wallace for Best Original Screenplay at the 1985 Academy Awards

William Kelley for Best Original Screenplay at the 1985 Academy Awards

Pamela Wallace for Best Original Screenplay at the 1985 Academy Awards

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Harrison Ford

as Det. Capt. John Book

Kelly McGillis

as Rachel Lapp

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The New York Times

It's not really awful, but it's not much fun. It's pretty to look at and it contains a number of good performances, but there is something exhausting about its neat balancing of opposing manners and values. Full Review

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by: Vincent Canby

Variety

Witness is at times a gentle, affecting story of star-crossed lovers limited within the fascinating Amish community. Too often, however, this fragile romance is crushed by a thoroughly absurd shoot-em-up, like ketchup poured over a delicate... Full Review

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by: Staff (Not Credited)

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a different love story

First, it was very nice to see Harrison Ford playing a part where he's not the action film hero, but just an ordinary cop with real feelings. The Amish theme is perfect for the story because it gives a different perspective on common issues in film,... Read and rate it

26.August.2008
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by: regina.falangy
regina.falangy rated this movie7/10Good

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