The Dock Brief
“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.”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Dimitri De Grunwald, Pierre Rouve
- Original Score
- Ron Grainer
- Original Title
- The Dock Brief
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Dimitri De Grunwald
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Hill
Dimitri De Grunwald, Pierre Rouve, John Mortimer
Ron Grainer
Edward Scaife
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitri De Grunwald
Screenplay
John Mortimer
Writer
Pierre Rouve
Screenplay
James Hill
Director
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dock Brief
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What is The Dock Brief about?
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.
Who directed The Dock Brief?
The Dock Brief was directed by James Hill.
Who stars in The Dock Brief?
The principal cast of The Dock Brief includes Peter Sellers, Richard Attenborough, Beryl Reid, David Lodge, Frank Pettingell.
When was The Dock Brief released and how long is it?
The Dock Brief was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dock Brief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dock Brief was composed by Ron Grainer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dock Brief?
The Dock Brief holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).