Witness(1985)
A big city cop. A small country boy. They have nothing in common... but a murder.
While protecting an Amish boy - who is the sole witness to a brutal murder - and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life is threatened.
Movie: Witness
Top 10 Billed Cast
Det. Capt. John Book
Rachel Lapp
Chief Paul Schaeffer
Samuel Lapp
Eli Lapp
Daniel Hochleitner
McFee
Carter
Elaine
Fergie
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