Libel
“The surprise witness ! The searching question ! The perjured testimony ! The accusing finger ! The shattering truth !”
Synopsis
A California commercial pilot sees a telecast in London of an interview with Sir Mark Lodden at his home. The Canadian is convinced that the baronet is a fraud, and he is actually a look-alike actor named Frank Welney.
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1959 Libel Official Trailer 1 MGM
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-14
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Sir Mark Loddon / Frank Welney / Number Fifteen
Olivia de Havilland
Lady Margaret Anne Loddon
Paul Massie
Jeffrey Buckenham
Robert Morley
Sir Wilfred
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Hubert Foxley
Anthony Dawson
Gerald Loddon
Richard Wattis
The Judge
Richard Dimbleby
Himself
Martin Miller
Dr. Schrott
Millicent Martin
Maisie
Toke Townley
Associate
Deering Wells
Editor
Bill Shine
The Guide
Ivan Samson
Admiral Loddon
Sebastian Saville
Michael Loddon
Richard Pearson
The Butler
Robert Shaw
First Photographer
Geoffrey Bayldon
Second Photographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Tunberg, Anatole de Grunwald
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- Libel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- De Grunwald Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Asquith
Karl Tunberg, Anatole de Grunwald, Edward Wooll
Benjamin Frankel
Robert Krasker
Frank Clarke
Anatole de Grunwald
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Dior
Costume Design
Anthony Asquith
Director
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Frank Clarke
Editor
Karl Tunberg
Screenplay
Anatole de Grunwald
Screenplay
Anatole de Grunwald
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Libel
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What is Libel about?
A California commercial pilot sees a telecast in London of an interview with Sir Mark Lodden at his home. The Canadian is convinced that the baronet is a fraud, and he is actually a look-alike actor named Frank Welney.
Who directed Libel?
Libel was directed by Anthony Asquith.
Who stars in Libel?
The principal cast of Libel includes Dirk Bogarde, Olivia de Havilland, Paul Massie, Robert Morley, Wilfrid Hyde-White.
When was Libel released and how long is it?
Libel was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Libel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Libel was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Libel?
Libel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).