Max Glanville, a judge whose attention wanders throughout a trial for criminal assault, makes an error in the sentence - which he has to correct. The judge sees himself as a protector of democracy, but his daughter, Susan, regards him as the greatest living argument for euthanasia.
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Alexander Knox
The Judge
Known for
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Europa '51
Gwen Watford
Susan
Known for
Taste the Blood of Dracula
Alan Clarke
Mark Shivas
David Hare
Chick Anthony
John Salthouse
Andrews
Known for
The Great Train Robbery
Goal III: Taking on the World
Fanny Taylor
Cheryl Hall
Ann
Known for
Deep End
John Moore
Benson
John Gatrell
1st Prosecuting counsel
Nelly Griffiths
Old woman
Alan Clarke Director · David Hare Writer Fanny Taylor Production designer
First release March 19, 1973 · Produced in United Kingdom
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BBC
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English
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English
Release dates
United Kingdom · March 19, 1973
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