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Key Witness

Key Witness

1960Movie⏱️ 1h 22mApproved
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller
6.1
IMDB Rating
391 votes

In Los Angeles, a brave witness to murder agrees to testify in court against the street gang leader who's desperate to silence him.

Director
Phil Karlson
Writers
Alfred Brenner, Sidney Michaels, Frank Kane
Stars
Jeffrey Hunter, Pat Crowley, Dennis Hopper
Release Date
October 6, 1960
Language
English
Country
United States
💬 21
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Jeffrey Hunter
Jeffrey Hunter
as Fred Morrow
Pat Crowley
Pat Crowley
as Ann Morrow
Dennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper
as William 'Cowboy' Tomkins
Joby Baker
Joby Baker
as Muggles
Susan Harrison
Susan Harrison
as Ruby
Johnny Nash
Johnny Nash
as Apple
Corey Allen
Corey Allen
as Magician
Frank Silvera
Frank Silvera
as Det. Rafael Torno
Bruce Gordon
Bruce Gordon
as Arthur Robbins
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Terry Burnham
as Gloria Morrow

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Los Angeles, California, USA
Production
Avon Productions (II)

🏷️ Keywords

policewitnessmurdertwo word titlejazz music

🎯 Categories

CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

⭐ Featured Review

Riveting noir by Phil Karlson
by reelguy22003-06-17
8/10

"Key Witness verges on the point of hysteria, and lacks credibility throughout, but it's still a riveting drama, directed by Phil Karlson in typically tough fashion. Most of the performances are over-the-top, but as the witness to a gang stabbing, Jeffrey Hunter gives a standout performance. Without overacting, he brings plenty of energy and intensively to his role, playing an Everyman driven to the breaking point by the mob terrorizing him and his family. Next to Brainstorm (1965), this is his best work. Although the film may infuriate you with its pat ending, you shouldn't be bore..."

💡 Did You Know?

This film is often considered to be the first neo-noir.

📖 Synopsis

In Los Angeles, a brave witness to murder agrees to testify in court against the street gang leader who's desperate to silence him.