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Term of Trial(1962)
Status: Released
Date: 1962-08-16
59%
14 Votes
Time: 2h 10m
Overview:
A schoolteacher plagued by alcoholism and his refusal to serve in World War II, Graham Weir inspires contempt in almost everyone around him, including his bitter wife, Anna. When the lovely young Shirley Taylor, one of Weir's students, falls for her unfortunate instructor, he is tempted and flattered but turns down her advances. Taylor's subsequent actions make Weir's life even more complicated.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Romulus Films
Movie: Term of Trial
Top 10 Billed Cast
Laurence Olivier
Graham Weir
Simone Signoret
Anna Weir
Sarah Miles
Shirley Taylor
Terence Stamp
Mitchell
Hugh Griffith
O'Hara
Roland Culver
Trowman
Dudley Foster
Detective Sergeant Keirnan
Frank Pettingell
Ferguson
Thora Hird
Mrs. Taylor
Norman Bird
Mr. Taylor
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Overview
A schoolteacher plagued by alcoholism and his refusal to serve in World War II, Graham Weir inspires contempt in almost everyone around him, including his bitter wife, Anna. When the lovely young Shirley Taylor, one of Weir's students, falls for her unfortunate instructor, he is tempted and flattered but turns down her advances. Taylor's subsequent actions make Weir's life even more complicated.
Release Date
1962-08-16
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5.9
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