On this day, February 8, 1985, the crime thriller Witness premiered in theaters. Directed by Peter Weir, the film starred Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, and Lukas Haas in a gripping story that blended suspense, romance, and cultural contrast.
The film follows John Book, a Philadelphia detective who goes into hiding in an Amish community after a young Amish boy witnesses a brutal murder. As Book protects the child and adapts to the Amish way of life, he forms a deep connection with the boy’s...
