The Benefit of the Doubt
Synopsis
A documentary following US, Peter Brook's experimental play about the moral issues surrounding the Vietnam War, Benefit of the Doubt is the only known film record of the Royal Shakespeare Company production. It was filmed by Peter Whitehead concurrently with his Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967), on the surface a very different film, yet both share a central concern with the war, protest and Britain's political and cultural relationship with America.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Whitehead
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Cannan
- Original Score
- Richard Peaslee
- Original Title
- The Benefit of the Doubt
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Lorrimer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Whitehead
Denis Cannan
Richard Peaslee
David Docker
Dominique Antoine, Carole Weisweiller
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Whitehead
Director
Denis Cannan
Writer
David Docker
Editor
Dominique Antoine
Producer
Carole Weisweiller
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What is The Benefit of the Doubt about?
A documentary following US, Peter Brook's experimental play about the moral issues surrounding the Vietnam War, Benefit of the Doubt is the only known film record of the Royal Shakespeare Company production. It was filmed by Peter Whitehead concurrently with his Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967), on the surface a very different film, yet both share a central concern with the war, protest and Britain's political and cultural relationship with America.
Who directed The Benefit of the Doubt?
The Benefit of the Doubt was directed by Peter Whitehead.
Who stars in The Benefit of the Doubt?
The principal cast of The Benefit of the Doubt includes Peter Brook, Ian Hogg, Glenda Jackson, Michael Kustow, Geoffrey M. Reeves.
When was The Benefit of the Doubt released and how long is it?
The Benefit of the Doubt was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Benefit of the Doubt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Benefit of the Doubt was composed by Richard Peaslee.