The Court Martial of Major Keller (1961)
Lawrence Payne stars as Major Kellor, a well respected and decorated officer who is being court-martialled for the murder of his commanding officer Colonel Winch. The facts of the case are shrouded by the mayhem of war and the effects that fear, pressure and duty have upon a soldier. Did the Major covet the Colonel's wife? Was the Major ambitious and kill Winch to secure a promotion? Or had the Colonel cracked under the pressure of an illustrious battle career? To prove his innocence Major Keller must rely on the evidence and testimonies given in court, however when he himself is the only witness, his word may not be good enough to win his freedom.
Director: Ernest Morris
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: December 1, 1961
Cast
- Laurence Payne - Major Keller
- Susan Stephen - Laura Winch
- Ralph Michael - Colonel Winch
- Richard Caldicot - Captain Harrison
- Basil Dignam - Morrell
- Austin Trevor - Lt. Gen. Sir Harold Power
- Simon Lack - Major Wilson
- Jack McNaughton - Miller
- Hugh Cross - Captain Cuby
- Peter Sinclair - Sergeant
Screenplay
- Brian Clemens (Story)
Music: Bill LeSage
Cinematography: James Wilson
Editing: Spencer Reeve
Production: Danziger Productions Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
murder, court martial, decorated officer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Court Martial of Major Keller about?
- Lawrence Payne stars as Major Kellor, a well respected and decorated officer who is being court-martialled for the murder of his commanding officer Colonel Winch. The facts of the case are shrouded by the mayhem of war and the effects that fear, pressure and duty have upon a soldier. Did the Major covet the Colonel's wife? Was the Major ambitious and kill Winch to secure a promotion? Or had the Colonel cracked under the pressure of an illustrious battle career? To prove his innocence Major Keller must rely on the evidence and testimonies given in court, however when he himself is the only witness, his word may not be good enough to win his freedom.
- Who directed The Court Martial of Major Keller?
- The Court Martial of Major Keller was directed by Ernest Morris.
- Who stars in The Court Martial of Major Keller?
- The Court Martial of Major Keller stars Laurence Payne, Susan Stephen, Ralph Michael, Richard Caldicot, Basil Dignam, Austin Trevor.
- How long is The Court Martial of Major Keller?
- The Court Martial of Major Keller has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is The Court Martial of Major Keller?
- The Court Martial of Major Keller is a Drama film.
- Where was The Court Martial of Major Keller produced?
- The Court Martial of Major Keller was produced in United Kingdom.