Libel (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1959, Libel is a drama and mystery film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 100 minutes. “The surprise witness ! The searching question ! The perjured testimony ! The accusing finger ! The shattering truth !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Libel stars Dirk Bogarde as Sir Mark Loddon / Frank Welney / Number Fifteen, Olivia de Havilland as Lady Margaret Anne Loddon, Paul Massie as Jeffrey Buckenham and Robert Morley as Sir Wilfred, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Libel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Libel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Libel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Libel (1959)?
- In US, Libel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Libel worth watching?
- Libel holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Libel?
- Libel stars Dirk Bogarde, Olivia de Havilland, Paul Massie, Robert Morley and Wilfrid Hyde-White.
- When was Libel released?
- Libel was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.