Review of Witness (1985) by David O — 22 May 2014

Thriller + Love story + Cultural clash + a great Harrison Ford performance = Win!

This review of Witness (1985) was written by David O on 22 May 2014.

Witness has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Stephen W (423) on 09 Sep 2016

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By Tori H (138) on 14 Nov 2015

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By Daniel C (1,809) on 22 Aug 2015

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By Derek B (567) on 20 May 2016

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 15 Sep 2018

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By Gwen W (25) on 29 Aug 2015

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