Movie: Trial and Error

Top 10 Billed 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
Audrey Nicholson

Morgenhall's Girl

Tristram Jellinek
Tristram Jellinek

Mr. Perkins

Eric Woodburn
Eric Woodburn

Judge Banter

John Waite
John Waite

Clerk of the Court

Frank Williams
Frank Williams

Barrister

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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.

  • Release Date

    1962-09-25

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • 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.

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  • Languages:

    English
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