False Witness

1989

Drama

4
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 80%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 80%
IMDb Rating 5.3/10 10 147 147

Plot summary

An assistant district attorney's (Phylicia Rashad) co-worker lover (Philip Michael Thomas) plans to prove her wrong about a case.

Director

Arthur Allan Seidelman Photo
Arthur Allan Seidelman

Top cast

John McConnell Photo
John McConnell as Police Officer
William G. Schilling Photo
William G. Schilling as D.A. Staffer #2
George Grizzard Photo
George Grizzard as McMahon
Danny Kamin Photo
Danny Kamin as Len Houston
720p.WEB
875.84 MB
960*720
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 35 min
Seeds 6

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by 7 / 10

False Witness is a well-written and executed film that merits your attention

I recently caught the made-for-TV film False Witness (1989) on Tubi. The plot centers on a determined detective tasked with a high-stakes case that could propel her career. However, tensions arise between her and her partner, both professionally and romantically, threatening to derail their success.Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman (Echoes), the film stars Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show), Philip Michael Thomas (Miami Vice), Teri Austin (Knots Landing), George Grizzard (Bachelor Party), and Robin Mattson (General Hospital).False Witness exceeds expectations, boasting a cleverly crafted storyline that Phylicia Rashad delivers with remarkable finesse. Her performance is stellar, and her poignant commentary on equality resonates profoundly, particularly given the film's era. While the production retains a made-for-TV aesthetic, the narrative is engrossing, replete with unexpected twists and a surprisingly compelling love story. The resolution is satisfying and ties up loose ends admirably.In conclusion, False Witness is a well-written and executed film that merits your attention. I'd rate it a 7/10 and recommend giving it a watch.
Reviewed by kevin_robbins 7 / 10

I recently caught the made-for-TV film False Witness (1989) on Tubi. The plot centers on a determined detective tasked with a high-stakes case that could propel her career. However, tensions arise between her and her partner, both professionally and romantically, threatening to derail their success.Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman (Echoes), the film stars Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show), Philip Michael Thomas (Miami Vice), Teri Austin (Knots Landing), George Grizzard (Bachelor Party), and Robin Mattson (General Hospital).False Witness exceeds expectations, boasting a cleverly crafted storyline that Phylicia Rashad delivers with remarkable finesse. Her performance is stellar, and her poignant commentary on equality resonates profoundly, particularly given the film's era. While the production retains a made-for-TV aesthetic, the narrative is engrossing, replete with unexpected twists and a surprisingly compelling love story. The resolution is satisfying and ties up loose ends admirably.In conclusion, False Witness is a well-written and executed film that merits your attention. I'd rate it a 7/10 and recommend giving it a watch.
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