Trial And Error
Trial And Error

Trial And Error

  • 1962 film

Legal satire. A seedy barrister is given the dock brief for a man who freely admits he murdered his wife; he is acquitted owing to incompetent defence, and they both continue their fantasy lives. Stars Peter Sellers, Richard Attenborough, Beryl Reid, David Lodge, Frank Pettingell and more.

Cast & crew credits

Cast
Peter Sellers Wilfred Morgenhall
Richard Attenborough Herbert Fowle
Beryl Reid Doris Fowle
David Lodge Frank Bateson
Frank Pettingell Tuppy Morgan
Tristram Jellinek Perkins
Audrey Nicholson Morgenhall's Girl
Eric Woodburn Judge Banter
John Waite Clerk of the Court
Patrick Newell 1st Warder
Henry Kay 2nd Warder
Frank Thornton Photographer
Eric Dodson Examiner
Writing team
Pierre Rouve Writer
Production team
James Hill Director
Dimitri De Grunwald Producer
John Mortimer Associate Producer
Ann Chegwidden Editor
Ted Scaife (as Edward Scaife) Director of Photography
Ron Grainer Composer
Jake Wright 1st Assistant Director
John Mortimer Creator

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