The Dock Brief
“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.”
1962•NR•1h 28m•6.6•Released
ComedyDrama
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
Writer
Dimitri De Grunwald, John Mortimer, Pierre Rouve
Languages
English
Studio
Dimitri De Grunwald
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
Eric Dodson
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