The Dock Brief

Name: The Dock Brief
Director: James Hill
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1962-09-25
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Peter Sellers, Richard Attenborough, Beryl Reid, David Lodge, Frank Pettingell

“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

1h 28m

Comedy Drama

Director: James Hill

Writers: Dimitri De Grunwald, John Mortimer

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.