Comedy ·Drama · United Kingdom · 1962 · 1h 28m

The Dock Brief

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Director
James Hill
Cast
Peter Sellers as Wilfred Morgenhall Richard Attenborough as Herbert Fowle Beryl Reid as Doris Fowle David Lodge as Frank Bateson Frank Pettingell as Tuppy Morgan Audrey Nicholson as Morgenhall's Girl
Crew
Dimitri De Grunwald — Screenplay Pierre Rouve — Screenplay John Mortimer — Writer
Tagline

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.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
lawyer
Key Collaborators
James Hill Director Dimitri De Grunwald Screenplay Pierre Rouve Screenplay John Mortimer Writer
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