The Court Martial of Major Keller
Synopsis
Lawrence Payne stars as Major Kellor, a well respected and decorated officer who is being court-martialled for the murder of his commanding officer Colonel Winch. The facts of the case are shrouded by the mayhem of war and the effects that fear, pressure and duty have upon a soldier. Did the Major covet the Colonel's wife? Was the Major ambitious and kill Winch to secure a promotion? Or had the Colonel cracked under the pressure of an illustrious battle career? To prove his innocence Major Keller must rely on the evidence and testimonies given in court, however when he himself is the only witness, his word may not be good enough to win his freedom.
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Laurence Payne
Major Keller
Susan Stephen
Laura Winch
Ralph Michael
Colonel Winch
Richard Caldicot
Captain Harrison
Basil Dignam
Morrell
Austin Trevor
Lt. Gen. Sir Harold Power
Simon Lack
Major Wilson
Jack McNaughton
Miller
Hugh Cross
Captain Cuby
Peter Sinclair
Sergeant
Humphrey Lestocq
Lieutenant Cameron
Richard Bennett
Captain Phillips
Peter Vaughan
Purvey
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Clemens
- Original Score
- Bill LeSage
- Original Title
- The Court Martial of Major Keller
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Danziger Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest Morris
Brian Clemens
Bill LeSage
James Wilson
Spencer Reeve
Edward J. Danziger, Harry Lee Danziger
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Morris
Director
Edward J. Danziger
Producer
Harry Lee Danziger
Producer
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Spencer Reeve
Editor
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What is The Court Martial of Major Keller about?
Lawrence Payne stars as Major Kellor, a well respected and decorated officer who is being court-martialled for the murder of his commanding officer Colonel Winch. The facts of the case are shrouded by the mayhem of war and the effects that fear, pressure and duty have upon a soldier. Did the Major covet the Colonel's wife? Was the Major ambitious and kill Winch to secure a promotion? Or had the Colonel cracked under the pressure of an illustrious battle career? To prove his innocence Major Keller must rely on the evidence and testimonies given in court, however when he himself is the only witness, his word may not be good enough to win his freedom.
Who directed The Court Martial of Major Keller?
The Court Martial of Major Keller was directed by Ernest Morris.
Who stars in The Court Martial of Major Keller?
The principal cast of The Court Martial of Major Keller includes Laurence Payne, Susan Stephen, Ralph Michael, Richard Caldicot, Basil Dignam.
When was The Court Martial of Major Keller released and how long is it?
The Court Martial of Major Keller was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Court Martial of Major Keller?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Court Martial of Major Keller was composed by Bill LeSage.