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The Dock Brief
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The Dock Brief

1962-09-25 · 88 min · ★ 6.6

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
James Hill
Production companies
Dimitri De Grunwald
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter SellersPeter SellersWilfred Morgenhall
Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughHerbert Fowle
Beryl ReidBeryl ReidDoris Fowle
David LodgeDavid LodgeFrank Bateson
Frank PettingellFrank PettingellTuppy Morgan
Audrey NicholsonMorgenhall's Girl
Tristram JellinekTristram JellinekMr. Perkins
Eric WoodburnJudge Banter
John WaiteClerk of the Court
Frank WilliamsFrank WilliamsBarrister
Eric DodsonExaminer

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