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Term of Trial (1962)

1962-08-16 · 2h 10m · EN
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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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Peter GlenvilleDirector

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Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierGraham WeirSimone SignoretSimone SignoretAnnaSarah MilesSarah MilesShirley TaylorTerence StampTerence StampMitchellHugh GriffithHugh GriffithO'HaraRoland CulverRoland CulverTrowmanDudley FosterDudley FosterDetective Sergeant KeirnanFrank PettingellFrank PettingellFergusonThora HirdThora HirdMrs. TaylorNorman BirdNorman BirdMr. TaylorNewton BlickNewton BlickProsecutorAllan CuthbertsonAllan CuthbertsonSylvan-Jones

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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.

How long is Term of Trial?

Term of Trial has a runtime of 130 minutes.