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An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.
A young barrister defends a man accused of murdering a wealthy older woman, who is also his wife. The case takes a dramatic turn when the man's wife, a singer, agrees to testify against him. She faces a moral dilemma as her testimony could send her husband to prison.
This made-for-television film adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic play received mixed to positive reviews. While some critics praised its faithful adaptation and strong performances, others found it lacked the theatricality and tension of earlier versions.
A solid, if somewhat conventional, adaptation of a well-known stage play.
Performances are generally strong, particularly from the lead actors.
Lacks the dramatic flair of its cinematic predecessors.
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None notable.
This 1982 television film is one of several adaptations of Agatha Christie's renowned play, which was originally written as a radio play before being adapted for the stage.
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The 1957 version of this story is certainly one of my favourite films, so any remake was always going to be a tough ask. This one is, however, a decent and characterful effort with Sir Ralph Richardson as curmudgeonly barrister "Sir Wilfred...