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Libel

1959-10-23 · 100 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Mystery · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Anthony Asquith
Production companies
De Grunwald Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dirk BogardeDirk BogardeSir Mark Loddon / Frank Welney / Number Fifteen
Olivia de HavillandOlivia de HavillandLady Margaret Anne Loddon
Paul MassiePaul MassieJeffrey Buckenham
Robert MorleyRobert MorleySir Wilfred
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteWilfrid Hyde-WhiteHubert Foxley
Anthony DawsonAnthony DawsonGerald Loddon
Richard WattisRichard WattisThe Judge
Richard DimblebyHimself
Martin MillerMartin MillerDr. Schrott
Millicent MartinMillicent MartinMaisie
Toke TownleyToke TownleyAssociate
Deering WellsEditor
Bill ShineBill ShineThe Guide
Ivan SamsonIvan SamsonAdmiral Loddon
Sebastian SavilleSebastian SavilleMichael Loddon
Richard PearsonRichard PearsonThe Butler
Robert ShawRobert ShawFirst Photographer
Geoffrey BayldonGeoffrey BayldonSecond Photographer
Gordon SterneGordon SterneMaddox
Arthur HowardArthur HowardCar Salesman

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