Witness

Witness is a 1985 American crime thriller film directed by Peter Weir and starring Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, and Lukas Haas. The movie follows the story of a young Amish woman, Rachel Lapp, and her son Samuel, who witness the murder of an undercover police officer in a Philadelphia train station. The investigation is led by Detective Sergeant John Book, who takes Rachel and Samuel under his protection after realizing that they are in danger. As they work together to uncover the truth behind the murder, Book becomes increasingly drawn into the non-violent world of the Amish community, where he must confront his own demons and conflicting values. The movie explores themes of violence, justice, and the clash of cultures, as Book and Rachel develop a romantic bond amidst the danger and uncertainty of their situation.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Witness include Thief, Shakedown, Mississippi Burning, Suspect, The Boys Next Door, Out of Bounds.