Trial and Error (1962)
Original title: The Dock Brief
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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.
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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Peter SellersWilfred Morgenhall
Richard AttenboroughHerbert Fowle
Beryl ReidDoris Fowle
David LodgeFrank Bateson
Frank PettingellTuppy MorganAudrey NicholsonMorgenhall's Girl
Tristram JellinekMr. PerkinsEric WoodburnJudge BanterJohn WaiteClerk of the Court
Frank WilliamsBarristerEric DodsonExaminerKeywords
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What is Trial and Error 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.
How long is Trial and Error?
Trial and Error has a runtime of 88 minutes.