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Witness
(1985),
Director: Peter Weir, rated R for language, police
violence
A big city cop. A small country boy. They have nothing in
common ...but a murder.
  Starring: Harrison
Ford, Kelly McGillis, Lukas Haas, Jan Rubeš, Danny Glover, Josef
Sommer, Alexander Godunov, Brent Jennings, Patti LuPone
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
"No, no
hospital... gunshot wound, they have to file a report. And if
they file a report, they find me.
And if they find me, they find
the boy." – John Book
Why watch this?
It is a brilliant film juxtaposing the
peaceful Amish
culture against urban violence.
Dad's Preview:
Using the
Pennsylvania Amish community as the backdrop for a crime
thriller was an incredible idea.
This is one of Harrison
Ford's best acting efforts as a tough Philly detective who is
forced to hide
a young Amish boy from corruption in his own police department. The
film is both warm and pleasant, yet extremely intense at times. An incredible musical score enhances
the idyllic countryside scenes. This received 8 Oscar nominations (winning Best Screenplay and Best
Editing).
Edward S. Feldman
Prod.; Paramount Pictures
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