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The Crown Witness
Thomas, a scientist, lives in a childless marriage. When his wife travels to Copenhagen he begins an affair with a girl of 19. The girl and large amounts of drugs disappears from Thomas laboratory.
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Plot Summary
A retired homicide detective, still haunted by an unsolved case from 1964, gets a chance to revisit it when the prime suspect is released from prison. As he delves back into the cold case, he finds himself confronting his own past and the possibility that he may have wrongly accused the suspect.
Critical Reception
The Crown Witness received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising Jack Lemmon's performance but some finding the plot predictable. Audiences generally appreciated the suspenseful narrative and the emotional depth brought by Lemmon.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Jack Lemmon's compelling portrayal of a troubled detective.
Some critics found the mystery elements somewhat formulaic.
Appreciated for its atmospheric tension and exploration of guilt.
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Fun Fact
Although the film is set in 1964 and revisits events from that time, it was filmed and released in 1989, with the distinction between the two time periods often noted by viewers.
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