[1][2][3] A distinguished barrister finds himself on the wrong side of the law when accused of the murder of the motorist who killed his daughter.

[8] The Los Angeles Times called the production "absorbing, completely satisfactory, and wholly successful thriller.

"[9] In March 1967, it was announced that Milland would star in and direct a film version for Edward Small and United Artists.

Milland's own performance consists mainly of worried closeups, and the few moments of tension at the end when the murderer is revealed are hardly worth the wait.

"[12] DVD Talk wrote: "It's not terrible and has its moments, but Billy Wilder's Witness for the Prosecution or your average episode of Rumpole of the Bailey is a lot more fun.