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Trial and Error

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6.5/10 • 12

1962-09-251h 28m

ComedyDrama

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.

Directors
James Hill
Writters
John Mortimer

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Peter Sellers

    Peter Sellers

    Wilfred Morgenhall

  2. Richard Attenborough

    Richard Attenborough

    Herbert Fowle

  3. Beryl Reid

    Beryl Reid

    Doris Fowle

  4. David Lodge

    David Lodge

    Frank Bateson

  5. Frank Pettingell

    Frank Pettingell

    Tuppy Morgan

  6. Audrey Nicholson

    Audrey Nicholson

    Morgenhall's Girl

  7. Tristram Jellinek

    Tristram Jellinek

    Mr. Perkins

  8. Eric Woodburn

    Eric Woodburn

    Judge Banter

  9. John Waite

    John Waite

    Clerk of the Court

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CinemaSerf

Nov 19, 2024

6/10

A more measured effort from Peter Sellers as solicitor "Morgenhall" makes for a better film here than I was expecting. His job is to defend Richard Attenborough ("Fowle)" who is accused of murdering his wife "Doris" (Beryl Reid). Despite being a lawyer for ages, this is his very first case in a court and oh, for the avoidance of any doubt we, the audience, know his client is as guilty as sin! James Hill allows both Sellers and Attenborough to act here; the rest of the courtroom drama style of production is basic and efficient and that just accentuates the skills on offer - great comic timing amongst them. The dialogue is manna from heaven for Sellers, and by the end I dare anyone not to have quite bit of sympathy for poor old "Fowle". It isn't a great film, you probably won't even remember it afterwards, but it passes 90 minutes engagingly enough.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
lawyer