Libel
1959 · Movie · 1h 40m · NR
DramaMysteryThriller
"The surprise witness ! The searching question ! The perjured testimony ! The accusing finger ! The shattering truth !"
Overview
A California commercial pilot sees a telecast in London of an interview with Sir Mark Lodden at his home. The Canadian is convinced that the baronet is a fraud, and he is actually a look-alike actor named Frank Welney.
Ratings
IMDb
7.2/10
Key crew
- Anthony AsquithDirector
- Karl TunbergScreenplay
- Anatole de GrunwaldScreenplay
Cast
- Dirk BogardeSir Mark Loddon / Frank Welney / Number Fifteen
- Olivia de HavillandLady Margaret Anne Loddon
- Paul MassieJeffrey Buckenham
- Robert MorleySir Wilfred
- Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteHubert Foxley
- Anthony DawsonGerald Loddon
- Richard WattisThe Judge
- Richard DimblebyHimself
- Martin MillerDr. Schrott
- Millicent MartinMaisie
- Toke TownleyAssociate
- Deering WellsEditor
Stills
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Themes
court caseenglandwar veteranreturnlook-alikeimpostorcourtroom dramaenglish nobilitylibel suitairplane pilotpowprisoner of war camp