The Dock Brief

Sep 25, 1962

1h 28m

★ 6.5

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.

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Dimitri De Grunwald

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Cast

Wilfred Morgenhall

Peter Sellers

Herbert Fowle

Richard Attenborough

Doris Fowle

Beryl Reid

Frank Bateson

David Lodge

Tuppy Morgan

Frank Pettingell

Morgenhall's Girl

Audrey Nicholson

Mr. Perkins

Tristram Jellinek

Judge Banter

Eric Woodburn

Clerk of the Court

John Waite

Barrister

Frank Williams

Examiner

Eric Dodson

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