Witness (1985)
A big city cop. A small country boy. They have nothing in common... but a murder.
Synopsis
While protecting an Amish boy—the sole witness to a brutal murder—and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life comes under threat.
Cast
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Harrison Ford
as John Book
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Kelly McGillis
as Rachel
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Josef Sommer
as Schaeffer
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Lukas Haas
as Samuel
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Jan Rubeš
as Eli Lapp
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Alexander Godunov
as Daniel Hochleitner
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Danny Glover
as McFee
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Brent Jennings
as Carter
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Patti LuPone
as Elaine
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Angus MacInnes
as Fergie
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Frederick Rolf
as Stoltzfus
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Viggo Mortensen
as Moses Hochleitner
- John Garson as Bishop Tchantz
- Beverly May as Mrs. Yoder
- Ed Crowley as Sheriff
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Timothy Carhart
as Zenovich
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Sylvia Kauders
as Tourist Lady
- Marian Swan as Mrs. Schaeffer
Crew
-
Peter Weir
Director
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John Seale
Director of Photography
- Thom Noble Editor
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Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
- Edward S. Feldman Producer
- William Kelley Screenplay
- Earl W. Wallace Screenplay
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