Anthony Asquith
Director
Libel (1959)
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.
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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Watch Providers: TCM
Production Companies: De Grunwald Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United Kingdom
Production Country:
United Kingdom
Languages:
English
Recommendations
Runtime: 100 min.
Released: Oct. 23, 1959
Status: Released
Certification: NR