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Trial and Error (1962)

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.

Genre : Comedy, Drama

Runtime : 1H 28M

Director : James Hill
Writer : Pierre Rouve, Dimitri De Grunwald

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers
Wilfred Morgenhall
Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough
Herbert Fowle
Beryl Reid
Beryl Reid
Doris Fowle
David Lodge
David Lodge
Frank Bateson
Frank Pettingell
Frank Pettingell
Tuppy Morgan
Audrey Nicholson
Audrey Nicholson
Morgenhall's Girl
Tristram Jellinek
Tristram Jellinek
Mr. Perkins
Eric Woodburn
Eric Woodburn
Judge Banter
John Waite
John Waite
Clerk of the Court

Crews

James Hill
James Hill
Director
John Mortimer
John Mortimer
Writer
Pierre Rouve
Pierre Rouve
Screenplay
Dimitri De Grunwald
Dimitri De Grunwald
Screenplay
Wally Fairweather
Wally Fairweather
Focus Puller

Posters and backgrounds

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