Trial and Error (1962)

  • NR
  • 11/16/1962 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 28m

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.

Overview

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.

James Hill

Director

Dimitri De Grunwald

Screenplay

John Mortimer

Writer

Pierre Rouve

Screenplay

Cast

Peter Sellers's headshot

Peter Sellers

Wilfred Morgenhall
Richard Attenborough's headshot

Richard Attenborough

Herbert Fowle
Beryl Reid's headshot

Beryl Reid

Doris Fowle
David Lodge's headshot

David Lodge

Frank Bateson
Frank Pettingell's headshot

Frank Pettingell

Tuppy Morgan
Audrey Nicholson's headshot

Audrey Nicholson

Morgenhall's Girl
Tristram Jellinek's headshot

Tristram Jellinek

Mr. Perkins
Eric Woodburn's headshot

Eric Woodburn

Judge Banter

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