⚖️🎥 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into the 1957 courtroom thriller Witness for the Prosecution, directed by Billy Wilder and based on Agatha Christie’s classic short story and play. Starring Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power, and Marlene Dietrich, this gripping film follows a veteran British barrister who takes on the defense of a charming man accused of murder—only for the case to unravel with shocking twists and betrayals.

John breaks down the film’s razor-sharp dialogue, powerhouse performances, and one of cinema’s most legendary surprise endings. Does this Oscar-nominated masterpiece still hold up against modern courtroom dramas? Tune in to find out where Witness for the Prosecution lands in his Best Picture Rankings.

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