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The Dock Brief

Film196288 min6.6/10 on TMDB

Directed by James Hill

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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.

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.Read moreLess

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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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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Cast & crew

Peter SellersPeter SellersWilfred Morgenhall
Beryl ReidBeryl ReidDoris Fowle
David LodgeDavid LodgeFrank Bateson
Frank PettingellFrank PettingellTuppy Morgan
John Waite
John Waite
Clerk of the Court
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Director
James Hill
Screenplay
Pierre Rouve
Director of Photography
Edward Scaife
Original Music Composer
Ron Grainer