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Laurence Olivier in Term of Trial

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A holiday season of films starring one of Britain's most distinguished and versatile actors. Also starring
Simone Signoret , Sarah Miles
In this powerful social drama from the early 60s Olivier plays a dedicated schoolmaster who gives special tuition to one of his brighter pupils - a girl of 15. His interest has tragic results for both him and his wife, for the girl has become infatuated with him.
Written and directed by PETER GLENVILLE . Films: page 16

Contributors

Unknown:
Simone Signoret
Unknown:
Sarah Miles
Directed By:
Peter Glenville
Graham Weir:
Laurence Olivier
Anna:
Simone Signoret
Shirley:
Sarah Miles
O'Hara:
Hugh Griffith
Mitchell:
Terence Stamp
Trowman:
Roland Culver
Ferguson:
Frank Pettingall
Mrs Taylor:
Thora Hird
Det-Sgt Kiernan:
Dudley Foster
Mr Taylor:
Norman Bird
Prosecutor:
Newton Blick
Sylvan-Jones:
Allan Cuthbertson
Magistrate:
Nicholas Hannen
Source: Radio Times

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