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Libel

1959·Drama·1h 40m
7.1
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.
Directed by Anthony Asquith
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Cast

Dirk Bogarde
Dirk Bogarde
Sir Mark Loddon / Frank Welney / Number Fifteen
Olivia de Havilland
Olivia de Havilland
Lady Margaret Anne Loddon
Paul Massie
Paul Massie
Jeffrey Buckenham
Robert Morley
Robert Morley
Sir Wilfred
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Hubert Foxley
Anthony Dawson
Anthony Dawson
Gerald Loddon
Richard Wattis
Richard Wattis
The Judge
Martin Miller
Martin Miller
Dr. Schrott
Millicent Martin
Millicent Martin
Maisie
Toke Townley
Toke Townley
Associate
Bill Shine
Bill Shine
The Guide
Ivan Samson
Ivan Samson
Admiral Loddon

Crew

Anthony Asquith
Anthony Asquith
Director
Anatole de Grunwald
Anatole de Grunwald
Screenplay
Karl Tunberg
Karl Tunberg
Screenplay
Robert Krasker
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Anatole de Grunwald
Anatole de Grunwald
Producer
Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Costume Design
Irene Howard
Irene Howard
Casting

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