Witness
Witness
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Witness (1985)

R (US) | USA | English, German | 112 min
Directed by: Peter Weir
7.4

An 8 year old Amish boy and his mother are traveling to Philadelphia, on their way to visit the mother's sister. While waiting at the train station, the young boy witnesses a brutal murder inside one of the bathroom stalls. Police detective John Book is assigned to investigate the murder of the man, who was an undercover cop. Soon after, Book finds out that he's in great danger when the culprits know about his investigation and hides out in the Amish community. There, he learns the way of living among the Amish locals, which consists of non-violence and agriculture. Book soon starts a romance with the mother of the little boy, but their romance is forbidden by the Amish standards. But, it's not long before the bad guys find out Book's whereabouts.

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Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen

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Release Date

USA
(Lancaster, Pennsylvania, premiere)
1985-02-07
USA
No data
1985-02-08
Brazil
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1985-04-15
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Witness
(Original title)
Testigo en peligro
Argentina
Witness
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Moderate
Profanity
Moderate
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
None
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild