Directed by:
Peter WeirCinematography:
John SealeComposer:
Maurice JarreCast:
Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Josef Sommer, Lukas Haas, Jan Rubeš st., Alexander Godunov, Danny Glover, Brent Jennings, Patti LuPone, Angus MacInnes (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
A young Amish boy, visiting Philadelphia with his widowed mother, witnesses a murder. When the detective on the case discovers a police cover up, he realizes his, the boy's and the mother's lives are in jeopardy. He hides out in Amish country, living amongst the community and having to abide by their peaceful customs. Things get more complicated when he falls in love with the young widow. But, soon the idyllic life is shattered when the villains discover his whereabouts. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Soundtracks
Dead Poets Society
Label: Milan Records
Year: 1996
Country: Germany
Format: CD
Length: 49:12
| 1. | DEAD POETS SOCIETY: Carpe Diem | Maurice Jarre | 04:47 |
| 2. | Neal | Maurice Jarre | 03:16 |
| 3. | To The Cave | Maurice Jarre | 02:35 |
| 4. | Keating's Triumph | Maurice Jarre | 05:59 |
| 5. | "Footbal Training" | Ludwig van Beethoven | 05:04 |
| 6. | WITNESS: Building The Barn | Maurice Jarre | 05:04 |
| 7. | YEAR OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY: Prelude | Maurice Jarre | 02:17 |
| 8. | Death Of A Child | Maurice Jarre | 05:07 |
| 9. | Kwan | Maurice Jarre | 07:06 |
| 10. | Kwan's Sacrifice | Maurice Jarre | 07:57 |
Witness
Original Soundtrack Recording
Label: TER Records
Year: 1986
Country: UK
Format: CD, LP
Length: 30:04
| 1. | Witness (Main Title) / Journey To Baltimore | Maurice Jarre | 06:23 |
| 2. | The Murder | Maurice Jarre | 01:23 |
| 3. | Samuel's Discovery / Book's Disappearance | Maurice Jarre | 03:28 |
| 4. | Futility Of An Inside Job / Delirious John | Maurice Jarre | 03:08 |
| 5. | Building The Barn | Maurice Jarre | 04:58 |
| 6. | Book's Sorrow | Maurice Jarre | 02:45 |
| 7. | Rachel And Book (Love Theme) / Beginning Of The End | Maurice Jarre | 04:39 |
| 8. | The Amish Are Coming / Witness (End Title) | Maurice Jarre | 03:20 |
Witness
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Varese Sarabande
Year: 1985
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 29:42
| 1. | SIDE A: Witness (Main Title) / Journey To Baltimore | Maurice Jarre | 06:22 |
| 2. | The Murder | Maurice Jarre | 01:21 |
| 3. | Book's Disappearance | Maurice Jarre | 03:21 |
| 4. | Futility Of An Inside Job / Delirious John | Maurice Jarre | 03:01 |
| 5. | SIDE B: Building The Barn | Maurice Jarre | 04:57 |
| 6. | Book's Sorrow | Maurice Jarre | 02:44 |
| 7. | Rachel And Book (Love Theme) / Beginning Of The End | Maurice Jarre | 04:38 |
| 8. | The Amish Are Coming | Maurice Jarre | 03:18 |
Witness
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: CDG
Year: 1985
Country: Italy
Format: LP
Length: 29:42
| 1. | SIDE A: Witness (Main Title) / Journey To Baltimore | Maurice Jarre | 06:22 |
| 2. | The Murder | Maurice Jarre | 01:21 |
| 3. | Book's Disappearance | Maurice Jarre | 03:21 |
| 4. | Futility Of An Inside Job / Delirious John | Maurice Jarre | 03:01 |
| 5. | SIDE B: Building The Barn | Maurice Jarre | 04:57 |
| 6. | Book's Sorrow | Maurice Jarre | 02:44 |
| 7. | Rachel And Book (Love Theme) / Beginning Of The End | Maurice Jarre | 04:38 |
| 8. | The Amish Are Coming | Maurice Jarre | 03:18 |
Witness
Bande Originale du Film
Label: Pathé Marconi / EMI
Year: 1985
Country: France
Format: LP
Length: 29:42
| 1. | SIDE A: Witness (Main Title) / Journey To Baltimore | Maurice Jarre | 06:22 |
| 2. | The Murder | Maurice Jarre | 01:21 |
| 3. | Book's Disappearance | Maurice Jarre | 03:21 |
| 4. | Futility Of An Inside Job / Delirious John | Maurice Jarre | 03:01 |
| 5. | SIDE B: Building The Barn | Maurice Jarre | 04:57 |
| 6. | Book's Sorrow | Maurice Jarre | 02:44 |
| 7. | Rachel And Book (Love Theme) / Beginning Of The End | Maurice Jarre | 04:38 |
| 8. | The Amish Are Coming | Maurice Jarre | 03:18 |
Der Einzige Zeuge
Original Filmmusik
Label: Colosseum Records
Year: 1985
Country: Germany
Format: LP
Length: 29:42
| 1. | SIDE A: Witness (Main Title) / Journey To Baltimore | Maurice Jarre | 06:22 |
| 2. | The Murder | Maurice Jarre | 01:21 |
| 3. | Book's Disappearance | Maurice Jarre | 03:21 |
| 4. | Futility Of An Inside Job / Delirious John | Maurice Jarre | 03:01 |
| 5. | SIDE B: Building The Barn | Maurice Jarre | 04:57 |
| 6. | Book's Sorrow | Maurice Jarre | 02:44 |
| 7. | Rachel And Book (Love Theme) / Beginning Of The End | Maurice Jarre | 04:38 |
| 8. | The Amish Are Coming | Maurice Jarre | 03:18 |
Witness
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Varese Sarabande
Year: 1985
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 30:07
| 1. | Witness (Main Title) / Journey To Baltimore | Maurice Jarre | 06:24 |
| 2. | The Murder | Maurice Jarre | 01:22 |
| 3. | Book's Disappearance | Maurice Jarre | 03:29 |
| 4. | Futility Of An Inside Job / Delerious John | Maurice Jarre | 03:08 |
| 5. | Building THe Barn | Maurice Jarre | 04:58 |
| 6. | Book's Sorrow | Maurice Jarre | 02:45 |
| 7. | Rachel And Book (Love Theme) / Beginning Of The End | Maurice Jarre | 04:40 |
| 8. | The Amish Are Coming | Maurice Jarre | 03:21 |