Review of Witness (1985) by Bill W — 27 Jan 2008

This is a pretty good remake of Angel and the Badman.

This review of Witness (1985) was written by Bill W on 27 Jan 2008.

Witness has generally received very positive reviews.

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

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By An N (89) on 28 Aug 2015

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By Will L (551) on 27 Feb 2016

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By Ashraf3812 (4) on 10 Jan 2015

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By Mike W (1,027) on 09 Aug 2017

Really entertaining story about a guy who has to hide out for a few weeks from dirty cops and is forced to do so at an Amish town…

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By Tanner B (443) on 02 May 2016

Witness (1985) ???? Policeman goes into hiding in Amish country to protect Amish boy, who was the sole witness of a murder, until the trial…

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By Eric P (911) on 16 Feb 2015

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