The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
A study of absurdity in a suburban family: father recreates the Old Bailey in the living room while the son teaches speak-your-weight machines to sing in the attic.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard Rodney BennettOriginal Music Composer
- Peter YatesDirector
- N.F. SimpsonWriter
Cast
- Eric SykesMr. Groomkirby
- Julia FosterSylvia
- Peggy MountMrs. Gantry
- Mona WashbourneAunt Mildred
- George ColeDefence Counsel
- Jonathan MillerKirby
- Alison LeggattMrs. Groomkirby
- Douglas WilmerJudge
- Glyn HoustonDetective Inspector Barnes
- Graham CrowdenProsecuting Counsel
- Kenneth FarringtonStan
- Walter HorsbrughClerk of the Court
Stills
Themes
based on play or musicalmock trialabsurdist humor