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Trial and Error poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.5 / 100
1962·Comedy / Drama / Thriller·1h 16m

TRIAL AND ERROR

“This is NOT the Birdman of Alcatraz!..It's only Peter Sellers with his sly, sneaky style of humor that creeps up on you and the leaves you wanting more.”

After nearly 40 years of waiting for his big chance, Wilfred Morgenhall is given the case of defending Herbert Fowle who is accused of murdering his wife. Despite Fowle's insistence of guilt, Moregenhall will not let go of the opportunity to plead his client as innocent and be a star in the courtroom.

Above the Line
James Hill·DirectorPierre Rouve·ScreenplayDimitri De Grunwald·ScreenplayWally Fairweather·Focus Puller
Cast
Peter Sellers·Wilfred MorgenhallRichard Attenborough·Herbert FowleBeryl Reid·Doris FowleDavid Lodge·Frank BatesonFrank Pettingell·Tuppy MorganAudrey Nicholson·Morgenhall's GirlTristram Jellinek·Mr. PerkinsEric Woodburn·Judge BanterJohn Waite·Clerk of the CourtFrank Williams·Barrister
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
James Hill·Director
Writing· 3
John Mortimer·WriterPierre Rouve·ScreenplayDimitri De Grunwald·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Wally Fairweather·Focus Puller
By the Numbers
61.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Trial and Error's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#8B4513
#A9A9A9
Mood
Comedic, Lighthearted
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men, one with blond hair and one with dark curly hair, seated at a wooden desk. The blond man, on the left, wears a dark suit and a gold”

comedylegal drama
Key Elements
Wooden GavelAmerican FlagWooden DeskMicrophoneBook Titled 'law For Nitwits'Orange Tinted Glasses
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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