Movie·1959·1h 40m
Libel
The surprise witness ! The searching question ! The perjured testimony ! The accusing finger ! The shattering truth !
Directed By
Anthony Asquith
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
A California commercial pilot sees a telecast in London of an interview with Sir Mark Lodden at his home. The Canadian is convinced that the baronet is a fraud, and he is actually a look-alike actor named Frank Welney.
Written By
Karl Tunberg
Producer
Anatole de Grunwald
Cinematography
Robert Krasker
Editor
Frank Clarke
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
27 votes
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Region: US
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Cast
Dirk Bogarde
Sir Mark Loddon / Frank Welney / Number Fifteen
Olivia de Havilland
Lady Margaret Anne Loddon
Paul Massie
Jeffrey Buckenham
Robert Morley
Sir Wilfred
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Hubert Foxley
Anthony Dawson
Gerald Loddon
Richard Wattis
The Judge
Richard Dimbleby
Himself
Martin Miller
Dr. Schrott
Millicent Martin
Maisie
Toke Townley
Associate
Deering Wells
Editor
Bill Shine
The Guide
Ivan Samson
Admiral Loddon
Sebastian Saville
Michael Loddon
Richard Pearson
The Butler
Robert Shaw
First Photographer
Geoffrey Bayldon
Second Photographer
// crew
Crew
Anthony Asquith
Director
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Anatole de Grunwald
Screenplay, Producer
Frank Clarke
Editor
Karl Tunberg
Screenplay
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