Plaintiffs and Defendants (1975)
Overview
A barrister's complex life unravels as he juggles a court case and highly-strung mistress.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.42 |
Directed By
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Crew
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Richard Henry
Bobi Bartlett
Kenith Trodd
Simon Gray
TOP CAST
Alan Bates
Peter
Dinsdale Landen
Charles
Georgina Hale
Joanna
Rosemary McHale
Hilary
Rosemary Martin
Mrs. Sawsbury
Simon Cadell
Sallust
Daniel St. George
Jeremy
Benjamin Whitrow
Josh
Victor Langley
Mr. Rose
Tom Kempinski
Doctor
David Rose
Man
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