The Dock Brief
Synopsis
This hilarious one-act play by John Mortimer (creator of Rumpole of the Bailey) is the story of a highly incompetent lawyer preparing to defend a man who, by his own admission, is guilty of murdering his wife. Starring Sir Michael Hordern (Gandhi, How I Won the War), two-time Tony winner George Rose (My Fair Lady), and Leueen MacGrath (who with George S. Kaufman co-wrote Silk Stockings).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- John Mortimer
- Original Title
- The Dock Brief
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
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What is The Dock Brief about?
This hilarious one-act play by John Mortimer (creator of Rumpole of the Bailey) is the story of a highly incompetent lawyer preparing to defend a man who, by his own admission, is guilty of murdering his wife. Starring Sir Michael Hordern (Gandhi, How I Won the War), two-time Tony winner George Rose (My Fair Lady), and Leueen MacGrath (who with George S. Kaufman co-wrote Silk Stockings).
Who directed The Dock Brief?
The Dock Brief was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Dock Brief?
The principal cast of The Dock Brief includes Michael Hordern, George Rose, Leueen MacGrath.
When was The Dock Brief released and how long is it?
The Dock Brief was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 51m.