Brothers in Law
“By the same team that made Private's Progress”
Synopsis
Roger Thursby is an overly keen, newly-qualified barrister who rubs his fellow barristers up the wrong way. When he is thrown in at the deep-end, with a particularly hot-tempered judge and tricky case, Thursby learns how to prove himself not only to the judge and fellow barristers but also to the public gallery.
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Richard Attenborough
Henry Marshall
Ian Carmichael
Roger Thursby
Terry-Thomas
Alfred Green
Jill Adams
Sally Smith
Miles Malleson
Kendall Grimes Q.C.
Raymond Huntley
Tatlock Q.C.
Eric Barker
Alec Blair
Nicholas Parsons
Charles Poole
Kynaston Reeves
Mr. Justice Lawson
John Le Mesurier
His Honour Judge Ryman
Irene Handl
Mrs. Potter
Olive Sloane
Mrs. Newent
Edith Sharpe
Mrs. Thursby
Leslie Phillips
Shop Assistant
Brian Oulton
Client
John Welsh
Mr. Justice Fanshawe
Henry B. Longhurst
Reverend Arthur Thursby
Henry Hewitt
Treasurer
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Boulting
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Boulting, Jeffrey Dell, Frank Harvey
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- Brothers in Law
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Charter Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Boulting
Roy Boulting, Jeffrey Dell, Frank Harvey
Benjamin Frankel
Mutz Greenbaum
Anthony Harvey
John Boulting, Roy Boulting
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Boulting
Director
Roy Boulting
Screenplay
Jeffrey Dell
Screenplay
Frank Harvey
Screenplay
John Boulting
Producer
Roy Boulting
Producer
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
Anthony Harvey
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brothers in Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brothers in Law about?
Roger Thursby is an overly keen, newly-qualified barrister who rubs his fellow barristers up the wrong way. When he is thrown in at the deep-end, with a particularly hot-tempered judge and tricky case, Thursby learns how to prove himself not only to the judge and fellow barristers but also to the public gallery.
Who directed Brothers in Law?
Brothers in Law was directed by Roy Boulting.
Who stars in Brothers in Law?
The principal cast of Brothers in Law includes Richard Attenborough, Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Jill Adams, Miles Malleson.
When was Brothers in Law released and how long is it?
Brothers in Law was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Brothers in Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brothers in Law was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brothers in Law?
Brothers in Law holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).