United Kingdom / Sep 25, 1962 / U
This is NOT the Birdman of Alcatraz!..It's only Peter Sellers with his sly, sneaky style of humor that creeps up on you and the leaves you wanting more.
1h 28min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
After nearly 40 years of waiting for his big chance, Wilfred Morgenhall is given the case of defending Herbert Fowle who is accused of murdering his wife. Despite Fowle's insistence of guilt, Moregenhall will not let go of the opportunity to plead his client as innocent and be a star in the courtroom.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Eric Woodburn | Judge Banter |
| John Waite | Clerk of the Court |
| Frank Williams | Barrister |
| Eric Dodson | Examiner |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Dock Brief |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Dimitri De Grunwald |
| Release date | 25 settembre 1962 |
| Writer | Dimitri De Grunwald, John Mortimer, Pierre Rouve |
| Cinematography | Wally Fairweather |
| Assistant directors | James Hill |
| Camera operators | Wally Fairweather |
| Additional photography | Wally Fairweather |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Nov 16, 1962 / NR / Certificate #20290
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