Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
Directed by Billy Wilder
Genres - Mystery, Drama, Crime |
Sub-Genres - Whodunit, Courtroom Drama |
Release Date - Dec 17, 1957 (USA) |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Academy Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Best Achievement in Directing | Nominated | |
| 1957 | Best Achievement in Film Editing | Nominated | |
| 1957 | Best Achievement in Sound Recording | Nominated | |
| 1957 | Best Motion Picture of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1957 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
| 1957 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
BAFTA Film Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Best Foreign Actor | Nominated |
Directors Guild of America Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film | Nominated |
Golden Globe Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated | |
| 1958 |
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Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1958 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated | |
| 1958 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated | |
| 1958 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Won |