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Movie basic details
Current status - Released
Total runtime - 100 mins.
Release date - 23-10-1959
Release year - 1959
Genres - Drama, Mystery
Overall ratings and scores for Libel:
Happiness Score - 7.6/10, World Popularity Score - 1.585/100, IMDB Score - 7.1, Metascore - N/A, Internet Movie Database - 7.1/10, .
Libel movie has Total Global Votes - 12, Total IMD Votes - 1,378
Libel Movie Introduction: Movie Libel, release year 1959 is written by Anatole de Grunwald, Karl Tunberg, Edward Wooll and directed by Anthony Asquith. The leading star-cast in this movie are Dirk Bogarde, Olivia de Havilland, Paul Massie along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: A shell-shocked World War II veteran with memory problems is accused of being an impostor by a former comrade.
Movie story-line: 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.
Movie synopsis: A Canadian commercial pilot sees a telecast in London of an interview with Sir Mark Lodden (Sir Dirk Bogarde) at his home. The Canadian is convinced that the baronet is a fraud, that he is actually a look-alike actor named Frank Welney (Sir Dirk Bogarde). The Canadian, the baronet, and the actor were all prisoners in the same German camp during the war and escaped together. One of them disappeared during the escape. Was he Sir Mark or Welney? The tabloids have a field day with the Canadian's accusations, and Lady Margaret Lodden (Olivia de Havilland) urges her husband to sue for libel and engage the distinguished barrister Sir Wilfred (Robert Morley). The long drawn-out case is made complex by the fact that Sir Mark is not quite sure of his identity. Injured in the war, he stutters on occasion and has difficulty remembering portions of his life. As the evidence sways back and forth in court, it begins to appear that Sir Mark is an impostor and the possible murderer of the missing baronet. Even his wife is convinced of his guilt and turns against him. She denounces him as a stranger who stole her love.
Highlights - Libel (1959)
Total budget - $0.00
Total revenue - $0.00
Produced by - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British StudiosDe Grunwald Productions
Produced in - United Kingdom
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total
Certificate(s) - US : NR
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Libel (1959)
Lead Actors - Dirk Bogarde, Olivia de Havilland, Paul Massie
Writer(s) - Anatole de Grunwald, Karl Tunberg, Edward Wooll
Director(s) - Anthony Asquith
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Libel (1959)
What is the release date of Libel (1959)?
Release date of Libel (1959) is 23-10-1959.
What is the total runtime of Libel (1959) in minutes?
Total runtime of Libel (1959) in minutes is 100 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce Libel (1959) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Libel (1959) movie is around $0.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie Libel (1959)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Libel (1959) is around $0.00.
What is the pupularity of Libel (1959)?
Worldwide pupularity of Libel (1959) movie is 1.585%.
What is the name of the production company of film Libel (1959)?
Production company of film Libel (1959) is/are Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, De Grunwald Productions, .
Which country the film Libel (1959) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Libel (1959) is United Kingdom, .
Which language the film Libel (1959) is produced in?
Film Libel (1959) is produced in English (English), language(s).
Which Genre the film Libel (1959) belongs to?
Movie Libel (1959) is categorized under Drama, Mystery genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film Libel (1959)?
Lead actors of the film Libel (1959) are Dirk Bogarde, Olivia de Havilland, Paul Massie.
Who is the writer of the film Libel (1959)?
The writer(s) of the film Libel (1959) is/are Anatole de Grunwald, Karl Tunberg, Edward Wooll.
Who is the director of the film Libel (1959)?
The director(s) of the film Libel (1959) is/are Anthony Asquith.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Libel (1959) movie?
Movie Libel (1959) has Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of Libel (1959) in-short?
Short plot of movie Libel (1959): A shell-shocked World War II veteran with memory problems is accused of being an impostor by a former comrade..
What is the full story of Libel (1959) movie?
Full plot of movie Libel (1959): A Canadian commercial pilot sees a telecast in London of an interview with Sir Mark Lodden (Sir Dirk Bogarde) at his home. The Canadian is convinced that the baronet is a fraud, that he is actually a look-alike actor named Frank Welney (Sir Dirk Bogarde). The Canadian, the baronet, and the actor were all prisoners in the same German camp during the war and escaped together. One of them disappeared during the escape. Was he Sir Mark or Welney? The tabloids have a field day with the Canadian's accusations, and Lady Margaret Lodden (Olivia de Havilland) urges her husband to sue for libel and engage the distinguished barrister Sir Wilfred (Robert Morley). The long drawn-out case is made complex by the fact that Sir Mark is not quite sure of his identity. Injured in the war, he stutters on occasion and has difficulty remembering portions of his life. As the evidence sways back and forth in court, it begins to appear that Sir Mark is an impostor and the possible murderer of the missing baronet. Even his wife is convinced of his guilt and turns against him. She denounces him as a stranger who stole her love..
Where to find full details of Libel (1959) movie?
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List of full Starcast and crew members of Libel (1959)
Full Starcast:
Name: Dirk Bogarde
Character: Sir Mark Loddon / Frank Welney / Number Fifteen
Name: Olivia de Havilland
Character: Lady Margaret Anne Loddon
Name: Paul Massie
Character: Jeffrey Buckenham
Name: Robert Morley
Character: Sir Wilfred
Name: Wilfrid Hyde-White
Character: Hubert Foxley
Name: Anthony Dawson
Character: Gerald Loddon
Name: Richard Wattis
Character: The Judge
Name: Richard Dimbleby
Character: Himself
Name: Martin Miller
Character: Dr. Schrott
Name: Millicent Martin
Character: Maisie
Name: Toke Townley
Character: AssociateName: Deering Wells
Character: Editor
Name: Bill Shine
Character: The Guide
Name: Ivan Samson
Character: Admiral LoddonName: Sebastian Saville
Character: Michael LoddonName: Richard Pearson
Character: The Butler
Name: Robert Shaw
Character: First Photographer
Name: Geoffrey Bayldon
Character: Second PhotographerName: Gordon Sterne
Character: Maddox
Name: Arthur Howard
Character: Car Salesman
Name: Joyce Carey
Character: Miss Sykes
Name: Josephine Middleton
Character: Mrs. Squire
Name: Kenneth Griffith
Character: FitchName: Barbara Archer
Character: BarmaidName: Tony Doonan
Character: Man at Bar
Name: Vanda Hudson
Character: Girl in Street
Name: Victor Harrington
Character: Barrister (uncredited)
Name: Sam Kydd
Character: Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)Name: Reg Thomason
Character: Barrister (uncredited)
Crew Members:
Name: Irene Howard
Department: Production
Job/Role: CastingName: Karl Tunberg
Department: Writing
Job/Role: ScreenplayName: Robert Krasker
Department: Crew
Job/Role: CinematographyName: David Middlemas
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Assistant DirectorName: Pierre Rouve
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate ProducerName: Frank Clarke
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor
Name: Anthony Asquith
Department: Directing
Job/Role: DirectorName: Christian Dior
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume DesignName: Joan Johnstone
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: HairstylistName: Roy Parkinson
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive In Charge Of ProductionName: Benjamin Frankel
Department: Sound
Job/Role: MusicName: Benjamin Frankel
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Compositor
Name: Anatole de Grunwald
Department: Writing
Job/Role: ScreenplayName: Anatole de Grunwald
Department: Production
Job/Role: ProducerName: Paul Sheriff
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art DirectionName: Bill Lodge
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup ArtistName: A.W. Watkins
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound RecordistName: Tom Howard
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual EffectsName: J.B. Smith
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound MixerName: Gerry Turner
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound RecordistName: Maurice Fowler
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set DresserName: Robert Carrick
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Editor
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Reviews Section
The Amnesiac Doppleganger. Libel is directed by Anthony Asquith and adapted from Edward Wooll's play by Anatole de Grunwald and Karl Tunberg. It stars Dirk Bogarde, Olivia de Havilland, Paul Massie, Robert Morley, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Anthony Dawson and Richard Wattis. Music is by Benjamin Frankel and cinematography by Robert Krasker. A shell-shocked ex-WWII prisoner of war with amnesia is accused of being an impostor by one of the guys he was imprisoned with. This sends him spinning into the middle of a Libel court case that could destroy everything in his life. A splendidly stylish mystery/drama that offers up two Dirk Bogarde's for the price of one. The big question throughout is if Bogarde, in the shoes of Sir Mark Sebastian Loddon, is actually a doppleganger that he was in the war with called Frank Welney. Loddon has the riches, the estate and a beautiful loving wife, Welney was a struggling actor and something of a mischievous imp. The big narrative thrust is that Loddon is not sure himself, he can only remember certain things, thus we are never sure either as the plot twists and turns and the court case simmers away with dramatic force. Bogarde is great in his dual role, with a voice change for each character and different hair styles to help the viewers differentiate. In the court we have a trio of classy character actors, with Hyde-White and Morley as the opposing lawyers (wonderful to witness this) and Watiss as the judge presiding over the trial. Havilland isn't asked to do much until late in the day, but then she shines bright and puts some emotional punch into proceedings. The great Krasker photographs it in crisp black and white, while Asquith directs with a smoothness that undercuts the coincidences and conveniences that exist in this sort of story. All the highlights of a court room drama are here, and it's a cracking mystery to boot. 8/10
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