

Libel
1959-10-23 · 100 min · ★ 6.8
A California commercial pilot sees a telecast in London of an interview with Sir Mark Lodden at his home. The Canadian is convinced that the baronet is a fraud, and he is actually a look-alike actor named Frank Welney.
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- Directors
- Anthony Asquith
- Production companies
- De Grunwald Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dirk BogardeSir Mark Loddon / Frank Welney / Number Fifteen
Olivia de HavillandLady Margaret Anne Loddon
Paul MassieJeffrey Buckenham
Robert MorleySir Wilfred
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteHubert Foxley
Anthony DawsonGerald Loddon
Richard WattisThe Judge
Martin MillerDr. Schrott
Millicent MartinMaisie
Toke TownleyAssociate
Bill ShineThe Guide
Ivan SamsonAdmiral Loddon
Sebastian SavilleMichael Loddon
Richard PearsonThe Butler
Robert ShawFirst Photographer
Geoffrey BayldonSecond Photographer
Gordon SterneMaddox
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