The Court Martial of Major Keller
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The Court Martial of Major Keller | |
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Directed by | Ernest Morris |
Written by | Brian Clemens |
Produced by | Edward J. Danziger Harry Lee Danziger |
Starring | Laurence Payne Susan Stephen Ralph Michael Richard Caldicot |
Cinematography | James Wilson |
Edited by | Spencer Reeve |
Music by | Bill LeSage |
Production company | Danziger Productions |
Distributed by | Warner-Pathé Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 69 mins |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
The Court Martial of Major Keller is a 1961 British film directed by Ernest Morris and written by Brian Clemens. It stars Laurence Payne, Susan Stephen and Austin Trevor.[1] The film recounts the court martial for murder of Major Keller, a British army officer during the Second World War. He is charged with killing his superior officer, but remains silent, refusing to defend himself.[2]
Cast
- Laurence Payne as Major Keller
- Susan Stephen as Laura Winch
- Ralph Michael as Colonel Winch
- Richard Caldicot as Harrison
- Basil Dignam as Morrell
- Austin Trevor as Power
- Simon Lack as Wilson
- Jack McNaughton as Miller
- Hugh Cross as Captain Cuby
- Peter Sinclair as Sergeant
- Humphrey Lestocq as Lieutenant Cameron
Critical reception
TV Guide gave the film two out of four stars, calling it an "occasionally interesting courtroom drama."[3]
References
- ^ "The Court Martial of Major Keller (1964)". BFI. Archived from the original on 14 January 2009.
- ^ Hal Erickson. "The Court Martial of Major Keller (1961) - Ernest Morris - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
- ^ "The Court Martial Of Major Keller". TVGuide.com.
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