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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 10

A back-of-beyond thriller from Weir, who turns his sharp eye incisively on America's cosy heartland.

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Michael Thomsen
rated 8

Solid 1980er klassiker med portræt af Amish samfundet i USA.

2 years ago

Cast & Crew

Peter Weir
Director
Danny Glover
As McFee
Harrison Ford
As Det. Capt. John Book
Lukas Haas
As Samuel Lapp
Josef Sommer
As Chief Paul Schaeffer
Viggo Mortensen
As Moses Hochleitner
Kelly McGillis
As Rachel Lapp

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Witness is a 1985 American crime thriller film directed by Peter Weir and starring Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, and Lukas Haas. The movie follows the story of a young Amish woman, Rachel Lapp, and her son Samuel, who witness the murder of an undercover police officer in a Philadelphia train station. The investigation is led by Detective Sergeant John Book, who takes Rachel and Samuel under his protection after realizing that they are in danger. As they work together to uncover the truth behind the murder, Book becomes increasingly drawn into the non-violent world of the Amish community, where he must confront his own demons and conflicting values. The movie explores themes of violence, justice, and the clash of cultures, as Book and Rachel develop a romantic bond amidst the danger and uncertainty of their situation.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Witness include The Postman Always Rings Twice, Moving Target, Against All Odds, Mona Lisa, Kansas, Angaaray (1986).

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Witness was released in theaters on February 8, 1985.