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The Dock Brief
The Dock Brief
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The Dock Brief

1962
1h 28m
Comedy
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1962

Runtime

1h 28m

Storyline

"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."

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Sep 25, 1962
Languages
English
Director
James Hill
Production
Dimitri De Grunwald
Dimitri De Grunwald
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers

Wilfred Morgenhall

Richard Attenborough

Richard Attenborough

Herbert Fowle

Beryl Reid

Beryl Reid

Doris Fowle

David Lodge

David Lodge

Frank Bateson

Frank Pettingell

Frank Pettingell

Tuppy Morgan

Audrey Nicholson

Morgenhall's Girl

Tristram Jellinek

Tristram Jellinek

Mr. Perkins

Eric Woodburn

Judge Banter

John Waite

Clerk of the Court

Frank Williams

Frank Williams

Barrister

Eric Dodson

Examiner

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