The Dock Brief
The Dock Brief

Movie·1962·1h 28m

The Dock Brief

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.

Directed By

James Hill

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Written By

Dimitri De Grunwald, John Mortimer, Pierre Rouve

Cinematography

Edward Scaife

Music

Ron Grainer

Themes

lawyer

Production House

Dimitri De Grunwald

Audience Score

66%

14 votes

Skip11%
Timepass26%
Go for it38%
Perfection25%

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// cast

Cast

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

// crew

Crew

Dimitri De Grunwald

Screenplay

John Mortimer

John Mortimer

Writer

Pierre Rouve

Screenplay

James Hill

Director

Edward Scaife

Director of Photography

Ron Grainer

Ron Grainer

Original Music Composer

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