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The Crown Witness (1989): Cast

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The Crown Witness is a 1989 drama thriller directed by Jon Lindström, starring Per Mattsson as Thomas, Gösta Ekman and Marika Lagercrantz. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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The Crown Witness (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Jon Lindström
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
Swedish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Crown Witness About?

The premise of The Crown Witness without spoilers.

Thomas, a scientist trapped in a childless marriage, finds himself alone when his wife departs for Copenhagen. He begins a secret affair with a nineteen‑year‑old woman, but soon the lover and a substantial quantity of laboratory drugs vanish without a trace, plunging him into a baffling crisis.

The Crown Witness Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • murder investigation
  • rat
  • detective inspector
  • rain
  • drug theft
  • girl
  • wife
  • missing girl
  • childlessness
  • scientist
  • research laboratory
  • unfaithfulness
+3 more
  • courtroom
  • vivisection
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Crown Witness Cast & Characters

Per Mattsson leads the cast as Thomas, with Gösta Ekman as Lambert and Marika Lagercrantz as Leonie. Directed by Jon Lindström; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jon Lindström

One more film directed by Jon Lindström: White Water Fury.

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Details

The Crown Witness Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Kronvidnet” and “Im Zeichen der Schlange”.

Also known as
  • Kronvidnet
  • Im Zeichen der Schlange

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FAQ

The Crown Witness FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Crown Witness, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Crown Witness?

The Crown Witness runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was The Crown Witness released?

The Crown Witness was released on February 3, 1989.

Who directed The Crown Witness?

The Crown Witness was directed by Jon Lindström.

More films by Jon Lindström

Who is in the cast of The Crown Witness?

The Crown Witness stars Per Mattsson as Thomas, Gösta Ekman as Lambert and Marika Lagercrantz as Leonie, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Crown Witness have a post-credit scene?

No. The Crown Witness has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Crown Witness in?

The original language of The Crown Witness is Swedish.

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