Term of Trial
Synopsis
A schoolteacher plagued by alcoholism and his refusal to serve in World War II, Graham Weir inspires contempt in almost everyone around him, including his bitter wife, Anna. When the lovely young Shirley Taylor, one of Weir's students, falls for her unfortunate instructor, he is tempted and flattered but turns down her advances. Taylor's subsequent actions make Weir's life even more complicated.
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Laurence Olivier
Graham Weir
Simone Signoret
Anna Weir
Sarah Miles
Shirley Taylor
Terence Stamp
Mitchell
Hugh Griffith
O'Hara
Roland Culver
Trowman
Dudley Foster
Detective Sergeant Keirnan
Frank Pettingell
Ferguson
Thora Hird
Mrs. Taylor
Norman Bird
Mr. Taylor
Newton Blick
Prosecutor
Allan Cuthbertson
Sylvan-Jones
Barbara Ferris
Joan
Rosamund Greenwood
Constance
Nicholas Hannen
Magistrate
Roy Holder
Thompson
Derren Nesbitt
Lodger
Clive Colin Bowler
Collins
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Glenville
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Glenville
- Original Score
- Jean-Michel Damase
- Original Title
- Term of Trial
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Romulus Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Glenville
Peter Glenville, James Barlow
Jean-Michel Damase
Oswald Morris
Jim Clark
James Woolf, John Woolf
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Clark
Editor
Peter Glenville
Screenplay
Jean-Michel Damase
Original Music Composer
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Peter Glenville
Director
James Woolf
Producer
John Woolf
Producer
Wilfred Shingleton
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Term of Trial
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What is Term of Trial about?
A schoolteacher plagued by alcoholism and his refusal to serve in World War II, Graham Weir inspires contempt in almost everyone around him, including his bitter wife, Anna. When the lovely young Shirley Taylor, one of Weir's students, falls for her unfortunate instructor, he is tempted and flattered but turns down her advances. Taylor's subsequent actions make Weir's life even more complicated.
Who directed Term of Trial?
Term of Trial was directed by Peter Glenville.
Who stars in Term of Trial?
The principal cast of Term of Trial includes Laurence Olivier, Simone Signoret, Sarah Miles, Terence Stamp, Hugh Griffith.
When was Term of Trial released and how long is it?
Term of Trial was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Term of Trial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Term of Trial was composed by Jean-Michel Damase.
Is Term of Trial based on a book or true story?
Term of Trial is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Barlow".