Audrey Nicholson, Beryl Reid, David Lodge

Released in the United Kingdom as The Dock Brief and based on a play by John Mortimer, this story throws a spotlight on an imperfect legal system. Herbert Fowle (Richard Attenborough) admits to killin...( read more  read more... )g his wife to anyone who will listen, while his desperate lawyer (Peter Sellers) attempts to mount a compelling case for his client's innocence. During the trial, the accused comes to the emotional rescue of his oft-depressed advocate.

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Unrated, 88 min.

Directed by: James Hill

Release Date: November 16, 1962

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DVD Release Date: January 26, 1999

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