Back to Back
Synopsis
These dueling one-act comedies highlight the work of playwright John Mortimer. In "The Dock Brief," an ill-prepared attorney is put to the test when his client confesses to killing his wife. In "What Shall We Tell Caroline?" a father with good intentions tries to protect his wife and daughter from the bad things in life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Burge
- Screenplay & Story
- John Mortimer
- Original Title
- Back to Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- National Telefilm Associates, Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Burge
John Mortimer
David Susskind
Department Leadership Roster
David Susskind
Producer
Stuart Burge
Director
John Mortimer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back to Back
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What is Back to Back about?
These dueling one-act comedies highlight the work of playwright John Mortimer. In "The Dock Brief," an ill-prepared attorney is put to the test when his client confesses to killing his wife. In "What Shall We Tell Caroline?" a father with good intentions tries to protect his wife and daughter from the bad things in life.
Who directed Back to Back?
Back to Back was directed by Stuart Burge.
Who stars in Back to Back?
The principal cast of Back to Back includes Michael Hordern, George Rose, Leueen MacGrath, Jean Marsh.
When was Back to Back released and how long is it?
Back to Back was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.