Trial and Error
“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.”
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.
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Edited by Ann ChegwiddenShot by Edward ScaifeScored by Ron Grainer
Also known as
- A Case for the Juryen
- Trial and Erroren
- El tribunal de la comediaes
- Le Défenseur ingénufr
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Cast & Crew
19 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Peter Sellers
as Wilfred Morgenhall
Richard Attenborough
as Herbert Fowle
Beryl Reid
as Doris Fowle
David Lodge
as Frank Bateson
Frank Pettingell
as Tuppy Morgan
Tristram Jellinek
as Perkins
Audrey Nicholson
as Morgenhall's Girl
Eric Woodburn
as Judge Banter
John Waite
as Clerk of the Court
Patrick Newell
as First Warder
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2Producers
1Other crew
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