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The Dock Brief(1962)
Status: Released
Date: 1962-09-25
65%
12 Votes
Time: 1h 28m
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.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Dimitri De Grunwald
Movie: The Dock Brief
Top 10 Billed Cast
Peter Sellers
Wilfred Morgenhall
Richard Attenborough
Herbert Fowle
Beryl Reid
Doris Fowle
David Lodge
Frank Bateson
Frank Pettingell
Tuppy Morgan
Tristram Jellinek
Mr. Perkins
Frank Williams
Barrister
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