The Star Witness
1931 · 1h 8m · Crime, Drama · United States of America
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A tough District Attorney goes after a murderous crime gang, only to find that his witnesses, an innocent family, have clammed up in fear of reprisals.
Directed by
William A. WellmanWritten by
Lucien Hubbard6.2Smart score
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crime witnessdistrict attorneyfearganggangstergrandfatherkidnappingmurderold manperjuryplaying flutepolice protectionpolice searchshootoutterrified familywar veteranwitness intimidation
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