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Plaintiffs and Defendants

Plaintiffs and Defendants

Genres

DramaTV Movie

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A barrister's complex life unravels as he juggles a court case and highly-strung mistress.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

64 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

14 October 1975

Country

Cast

Alan Bates

Alan Bates

Peter

Dinsdale Landen

Dinsdale Landen

Charles

Georgina Hale

Georgina Hale

Joanna

Rosemary McHale

Rosemary McHale

Hilary

Rosemary Martin

Rosemary Martin

Mrs. Sawsbury

Simon Cadell

Simon Cadell

Sallust

Daniel St. George

Daniel St. George

Jeremy

Benjamin Whitrow

Benjamin Whitrow

Josh

Victor Langley

Victor Langley

Mr. Rose

Tom Kempinski

Tom Kempinski

Doctor

David Rose

David Rose

Man

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