The Last Witness (1960): Cast & Where to Watch
The Last Witness is a 1960 crime drama directed by Wolfgang Staudte, starring Ellen Schwiers as Ingrid Bernhardy, Lucie Mannheim and Albert Bessler. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. Stream it on Hoopla and Lionsgate+, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Wolfgang Staudte
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Kurt Ulrich Filmproduktion
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Last Witness About?
The premise of The Last Witness without spoilers.
Director Wolfgang Staudte, who moved to West Germany in 1953, critiques the West German justice system in this courtroom drama. After a four‑month‑old baby is murdered, police quickly arrest Ingrid, the mother and mistress of a wealthy businessman protected by his status. A defence lawyer fights officials to find the real killer and save his client.
Where to Watch The Last Witness
Stream it on Hoopla and Lionsgate+, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Last Witness Cast & Characters
Ellen Schwiers leads the cast as Ingrid Bernhardy, with Lucie Mannheim as Frau Bernhardy and Albert Bessler as Dr. Hollberg. Directed by Wolfgang Staudte; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wolfgang Staudte
- Ellen Schwiers as Ingrid Bernhardy
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Lucie Mannheim as Frau Bernhardy - Albert Bessler as Dr. Hollberg
- Werner Hinz as Landgerichtsrat Ricker
Also Starring in The Last Witness
· 23 more- Harald Juhnke Kriminalsekretär Wenzel
- Blandine Ebinger Gymnastiklehrerin
- Tilly Lauenstein Aufseherin
- Erich Dunskus
- Martin Held Direktor Werner Rameil
- Siegfried Wischnewski Kriminalinspektor Gerhuf
- Otto Graf Anwalt Dr. Beyer
- Herbert Tiede Dr. Heinz Stephans Anwalt
- Jürgen Goslar Dr. Heinz Stephan
- Adelheid Seeck Gerda Rameil
- Hanns Lothar Rechtsanwalt Dr. Fox
- Hans Hessling Vorsitzender des Schwurgerichts
- Alexa von Porembsky Sekretärin
- Ilse Trautschold
- Martin Berliner Beamter beim Nachlassgericht
- Lore Hartling Assessorin Ebeling
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- Harald Sawade Portier
- Ursula Diestel
- Hellmut Grube Staatsanwalt Thalmann
- Käte Alving
- Rudi Schmitt
- Maria Milde
- Hilla Höfer
The Last Witness Also Known As
Also known as “Le Dernier Témoin”.
- Also known as
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- Le Dernier Témoin
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The Last Witness FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of The Last Witness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Last Witness?
The Last Witness runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Last Witness released?
The Last Witness was released on December 30, 1960.
Who directed The Last Witness?
The Last Witness was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
More films by Wolfgang Staudte Who is in the cast of The Last Witness?
The Last Witness stars Ellen Schwiers as Ingrid Bernhardy, Lucie Mannheim as Frau Bernhardy and Albert Bessler as Dr. Hollberg, among 27 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Last Witness?
In the US, The Last Witness is streaming on Hoopla, Lionsgate+ and Starz and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Last Witness have a post-credit scene?
No. The Last Witness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Last Witness in?
The original language of The Last Witness is German.
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