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Witness

BBC One
on BBC One London

Romantic thriller starring Harrison Ford
Kelly McGillis
Hardened Philadelphia cop John Book is assigned to protect Rachel Lapp, a member of the reclusive Amish community, when her son Samuel witnesses a savage murder on a rare trip to the city. Forced to run for their lives, they flee to the Lapps' rural home.
Director Peter Weir (1985, 15)
See Films: pp 44-49 *****
Film of the week: page 39

Contributors

Director:
Peter Weir
John Book:
Harrison Ford
Rachel Lapp:
Kelly McGillis
Dep Comm Schaeffer:
Josef Sommer
Samuel Lapp:
Lukas Haas
Eli Lapp:
Jan Rubes
Daniel Hochleitner:
Alexander Godunov
McFee:
Danny Glover
Carter:
Brent Jennings
Elaine:
Patti Lupone
Fergie:
Angus MacInnes
Stoltzfus:
Frederick Rolf
Moses Hochleitner:
Viggo Mortenson
Bishop Tchantz:
John Garson
Mrs Yoder:
Beverly May
Source: Radio Times

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