Witness in the City
1959, French. Directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Industrialist Pierre Verdier kills his mistress Jeanne Ancelin by throwing her off a train. Her husband, Ancelin, decides to take revenge on his wife's murderer, who has been acquitted by justice.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Édouard MolinaroDirector
- Lino VenturaAncelin
- Jacques BerthierPierre Verdier
- Daniel CeccaldiItalian taxi customer
- Robert DalbanRaymond, taxi driver
- Micheline LuccioniGermaine, radio taxi
- Franco FabriziLambert, night radio taxi
- Janine DarceyOwner of the hotel
- Jacques MonodVerdier's lawyer
- Michel EtcheverryInvestigating judge
- Sandra MiloLiliane
- Jacques JouanneauCar rental
- Ginette PigeonMuriel, prostitute
Details
- Released
- 6 May 1959
- Original title
- Un témoin dans la ville
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Gérard Oury, Édouard Molinaro, Alain Poiré
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Witness in the City: quick answers
Is Witness in the City worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Witness in the City?
Witness in the City runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Witness in the City have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Witness in the City. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Witness in the City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Witness in the City is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Witness in the City on?
Witness in the City isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Witness in the City?
If you liked Witness in the City, try Nightfall, The Glass Key, The Man Who Cheated Himself.
Who directed Witness in the City?
Witness in the City (1959) was directed by Édouard Molinaro and stars Lino Ventura, Jacques Berthier, Daniel Ceccaldi.