The Dock Brief (1962)
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.
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.
Director: James Hill
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: September 25, 1962
Cast
- Peter Sellers - Wilfred Morgenhall
- Richard Attenborough - Herbert Fowle
- Beryl Reid - Doris Fowle
- David Lodge - Frank Bateson
- Frank Pettingell - Tuppy Morgan
- Audrey Nicholson - Morgenhall's Girl
- Tristram Jellinek - Mr. Perkins
- Eric Woodburn - Judge Banter
- John Waite - Clerk of the Court
- Frank Williams - Barrister
Screenplay
- Dimitri De Grunwald (Screenplay)
- John Mortimer
- Pierre Rouve (Screenplay)
Production: Dimitri De Grunwald
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
lawyer
More Films by Director: James Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dock Brief about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Dock Brief?
- The Dock Brief was directed by James Hill.
- Who stars in The Dock Brief?
- The Dock Brief stars Peter Sellers, Richard Attenborough, Beryl Reid, David Lodge, Frank Pettingell, Audrey Nicholson.
- How long is The Dock Brief?
- The Dock Brief has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Dock Brief?
- The Dock Brief is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Dock Brief produced?
- The Dock Brief was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Dock Brief?
- The themes of The Dock Brief include: Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Courtroom Drama.