Witness(1985)- User Reviews

Tight little police drama with a curious glimpse of Amish life in rural Pennsylvania. A nice escape from the usual big-city backdrop. With great acting efforts by Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis, and a cameo appearance by Russian ballet star Alexander …more»

Possibly Harrison Ford's finest performance should have one an oscar. Remember he has never one one yet. This role is one he should have one for. He should have been nominated for "The Fugitive but was snubbed. At least he was nominated here. …more»

The story is about Harrison Ford protecting Samuel and falling in love with the widow, Kelly McGillis. Later on, Danny Glover and the other two guys are after Samuel because he witnessed them murdering a guy in the bathroom. The only thing I didn't …more»

Very good movie. The storyline with the Amish country as the backdrop and Ford's relationship with Kelly McGillis make this story. Some good humorous chuckle parts mixed in.

Nothing new, but the story makes it work.more»

an american classic. if you havent seen it yet, you should. very beautiful and subtle. it took me multiple watches to truly appreciate it. intertwines murder intrigue with rare insight into the beauty of the amish way of life and thinking, and most centrally, …more»

Loved this movie, Ford should have got an Oscar as a big town detective who goes to the land of the Amish to protect a little boy who saw two dirty cops commit a murder

This is what it means when they say a great crime dramamore»

Of course the barn raising scene, the "washing" scene and the "he's not from around here" confrontation.

For me this is a better vehicle for Harrison Ford to show his range than was his pet project, "The Mosquito Coast".

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Was weird to see Kelly McGillis in this role as an Amish woman, knowing the next year she will play "Charlie" in Top Gun. I think the story was hurt in trying to force the forbidden romance of John and Rachel. There was never anything that …more»

I ges i liked it a lot, its definatly one to remember. Harrison Ford is cvery convincing as John Book, a cop that falls in love with an amish woman. Its definatly one to watch.more»

This movie is up there with Harrison Ford's finest work. The whole movie keeps you thouroughly entertained, but the ending falls flat on its butt. I don't believe they really put much thought into it. The old chief has the chance to pop him …more»