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1989•103 min•TV Movie, Thriller

Perfect Witness

Is Perfect Witness a Hit or Flop?

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Is Perfect Witness worth watching? With a rating of 6.5/10, this TV Movie, Thriller film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Perfect Witness Synopsis

An innocent man is thrust into a political power struggle in this drama. After witnessing a mob killing, New York restaurant owner Sam Paxton (Aidan Quinn) reports the crime. Overzealous attorneys (Brian Dennehy and Stockard Channing) put pressure on Paxton to testify in court, but Paxton is in a tough spot when the mob starts threatening his family. Paxton now faces an impossible choice: testify and put his family at risk … or go to jail.

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Top Cast

Brian Dennehy
Brian DennehyJames Falcon
Aidan Quinn
Aidan QuinnSamuel De Valera Paxton
Stockard Channing
Stockard ChanningLiz Sapperstein
Delroy Lindo
Delroy LindoBerger
Laura Harrington
Laura HarringtonJeanie Paxton
Joe Grifasi
Joe GrifasiBreeze
Ken Pogue
Ken PogueWoods
David Margulies
David MarguliesRudnick
Nial Lancaster
Nial LancasterDanny Paxton
James Greene
James GreenePaddy O'Rourke

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perfect Witness worth watching?

Perfect Witness has received mixed reviews with a 6.5/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of TV Movie, Thriller movies.

Is Perfect Witness hit or flop?

Perfect Witness has received average ratings (6.5/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Perfect Witness?

Perfect Witness is a TV Movie, Thriller movie that An innocent man is thrust into a political power struggle in this drama. After witnessing a mob killing, New York restaurant owner Sam Paxton (Aidan Q...

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Critic Reviews

stugoodApr 9, 2019
★ 6

There's little cheer to be found here. It's a story that attempts to throw light on the average Joe six-pack's run-in with organised crime, as well as the daily toll it has on a working-class neighborhood. The acting is good all-round and the subject matter is not stylised or glamorized as is ordinarily the case. For a TV movie, it's of an unusual caliber and the narrative is intense as it is compelling. We're shown different character prerogatives and this as a whole amounts to a thoughtful piece.