Witness

Australian Peter Weir's first Hollywood film tells the story of John Book (Harrison Ford), a Philadelphia cop whose life is altered while trying to help Rachel (Kelly McGillis), an Amish woman, and her son Samuel (Lukas Haas), who witnesses a murder in a Philadelphia train station bathroom. After discovering that the murder was committed by a member of his force, Book travels to Lancaster County with Rachel and Samuel and poses as a member of the Amish community to hide from his murderous police peers. While there, love blooms between Rachel and Book, and he finds himself drawn in by the honesty and simplicity of the old-world Amish lifestyle. Fine performances and beautiful cinematography are prevalent throughout.

Cast:

Year - Presenter		Award Category		Result		Name
1985 - Academy Awards		Best Film Editing		Winner		Not Applicable
1985 - Academy Awards		Best Original Screenplay		Winner		Earl W. Wallace
1985 - Academy Awards		Best Original Screenplay		Winner		Pamela Wallace
1985 - Academy Awards		Best Original Screenplay		Winner		William Kelley

"...[An] inspired film -- one of those quintessentially American movies in which story, theme and visual style coalesce; a film rich in both skill and suggestion..." -- Nick Roddick , (Sight and Sound)

"...A gentle, affecting story of star-crossed lovers..." -- Har. , (Variety)

"...[McGillis] is authoritative and quietly sensual..." -- Sheila Benson , (Los Angeles Times)

"...Compelling..." -- Mike Clark , (USA Today)

"Showing shocking good sense, the Academy awarded Harrison Ford his only Oscar nomination for his performance as straight-laced city 'tec John Book..." -- Daniel Webb , (Total Film)

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