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The Dock Brief (1962)

1h 28m · 25 Sep 1962

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.

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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.

Movie ID140221
GenreComedy, Drama
DirectorJames Hill
Main castPeter Sellers, Richard Attenborough, Beryl Reid, David Lodge, Frank Pettingell, Audrey Nicholson, Tristram Jellinek, Eric Woodburn
Release date25 September 1962
Release year1962
LanguageEnglish
Duration88 min (1h 28m)
Rating6.6 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseDimitri De Grunwald

Director: James Hill
Writers: John Mortimer, Pierre Rouve, Dimitri De Grunwald

Top cast

Peter SellersWilfred Morgenhall Richard AttenboroughHerbert Fowle Beryl ReidDoris Fowle David LodgeFrank Bateson Frank PettingellTuppy Morgan
Audrey NicholsonMorgenhall's Girl
Tristram JellinekMr. Perkins
Eric WoodburnJudge Banter
John WaiteClerk of the Court
Frank WilliamsBarrister
Eric DodsonExaminer

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