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description Witness Overview

Witness is a 1985 crime thriller following a Philadelphia detective assigned to safeguard an Amish family. The story centers around the son’s unexpected involvement as a witness to a murder, immediately placing him and his mother in danger. The film explores themes of cultural conflict and protection within a tense urban environment.

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info Witness Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1985

help Witness FAQ

Who is the child witness in Witness?

The child is Samuel Lapp, played by Lukas Haas. He witnesses a murder in a Philadelphia train station bathroom, which pulls detective John Book into the Amish community.

Who directed Witness and who stars in it?

Witness was directed by Peter Weir and released in 1985. Harrison Ford plays detective John Book, while Kelly McGillis plays Rachel Lapp.

Did Witness win any Oscars?

Witness won two Academy Awards, for Original Screenplay and Film Editing. It also earned Harrison Ford his only acting Oscar nomination to date.

Why is the barn raising scene in Witness so well known?

The barn raising shows John Book gradually being accepted into Rachel's Amish community without turning the film into a simple action thriller. Maurice Jarre's score and the silent group labor make it one of the movie's most remembered sequences.

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