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Court Martial poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.5 / 100
1954·Drama·1h 45m

COURT MARTIAL

“The Most Gripping Entertainment of the Year!”

Major Charles Carrington (David Niven) is arrested for taking £125 from the base safe. He also faces two other charges that could finish his distinguished service career. He decides to act in his own defence at his court martial hearing, his argument being that he is owed a lot of money from the army for his various postings that have cost him out of his own pocket. To further complicate the proceedings, Carrington alleges he told his superior, the very disliked Colonel Henniker, that he was taking the money from the safe. A man's career, his marriage, and quite a few reputations all hang in the balance.

Above the Line
Anthony Asquith·DirectorJohn Hunter·ScreenplayDorothy Christie·Theatre PlayDesmond Dickinson·Director of PhotographyRalph Kemplen·Editor
Cast
David Niven·Major Charles CarringtonMargaret Leighton·Valerie CarringtonNoelle Middleton·Captain Alison GrahamAllan Cuthbertson·Lt. Col. HennikerVictor Maddern·Bombardier OwenRaymond Francis·MitchellGeoffrey Keen·PresidentNewton Blick·Judge AdvocateMark Dignam·ProsecutorRobert Bishop·His Assistant
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Anthony Asquith·Director
Writing· 3
John Hunter·ScreenplayDorothy Christie·Theatre PlayCampbell Christie·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Desmond Dickinson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ralph Kemplen·Editor
Art & Design· 1
Rahvis·Costume Designer
Production· 3
Teddy Baird·ProducerJohn Woolf·ProducerBill Kirby·Production Manager
By the Numbers
64.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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