Movie · 1957
Is Witness for the Prosecution based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Witness for the Prosecution is based on the book Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie (1953).
The movie was released in 1957.
The book behind Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution
by Agatha Christie · first published 1953
1953 play written by Agatha Christie.
Common questions
Is Witness for the Prosecution based on a book?
Yes. Witness for the Prosecution is based on the book Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie (1953).
Who wrote the book Witness for the Prosecution is based on?
Witness for the Prosecution was written by Agatha Christie and first published in 1953.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Witness for the Prosecution before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Agatha Christie's books
- Murder on the Orient Express (film, 1974)
- Murder on the Orient Express (film, 2017)
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV, 1989)
- Death on the Nile (film, 1978)
- Death on the Nile (film, 2022)
- A Haunting in Venice (film, 2023)