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Witness
1985
Peter Weir
1985·R·
United States
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While protecting an Amish boy - the sole witness to a brutal murder - and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their rural community when his own life is threatened.
Cast
Harrison Ford·Kelly McGillis·Josef Sommer·Lukas Haas
Languages
EnglishGermanMajor Awards
1 win · 8 nominations
Wins (1)
Best Screenplay
Writers Guild of America, USA (1986)
Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
Nominations (8)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1986)
Best Film
Golden Globes, USA (1986)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Academy Awards, USA (1986)
Best Picture
Best Director
Golden Globes, USA (1986)
Best Director - Motion Picture
Academy Awards, USA (1986)
Best Director
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (1986)
Best Screenplay - Original
Golden Globes, USA (1986)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1986)
Best Actor in a Leading Role