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Brothers in Law (1957): Cast

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Brothers in Law is a 1957 comedy directed by Roy Boulting, starring Ian Carmichael as Roger Thursby, Henry B. Longhurst and Edith Sharpe. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Brothers in Law (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Roy Boulting
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Brothers in Law About?

The premise of Brothers in Law without spoilers.

Created by the team behind Private’s Progress, the film follows newly‑qualified barrister Roger Thursby, whose over‑eagerness alienates his colleagues. Thrust into a demanding case before a volatile judge, he must navigate courtroom politics and a tricky legal battle, ultimately proving his worth to the bench, his peers, and the watching public.

Brothers in Law Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • literature on screen
  • european literature on screen
  • british literature on screen
  • 20th century literature on screen
  • barrister
  • judge
  • witness
  • rivalry
  • jury
  • golf
  • fraud
  • courtroom
+2 more
  • attorney
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Brothers in Law Cast & Characters

Ian Carmichael leads the cast as Roger Thursby, with Henry B. Longhurst as Rev. Arthur Thursby and Edith Sharpe as Mrs. Thursby. Directed by Roy Boulting; 29 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Brothers in Law

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From the director

More from Roy Boulting

More films directed by Roy Boulting: Soft Beds, Hard Battles, Mr. Forbush and the Penguins, There’s a Girl in My Soup and Twisted Nerve.

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Cars

Cars in Brothers in Law

15 cars on screen, including the 1949 Lotus Mark II and the 1939 Austin unknown.

All 15 cars
  • 1949 Lotus Mark II in Brothers in Law 1949 Lotus Mark II Important role
  • 1939 Austin unknown in Brothers in Law 1939 Austin unknown Minor role
  • 1936 Dennis Ace in Brothers in Law 1936 Dennis Ace Minor role
  • 1953 Nuffield Oxford Taxi in Brothers in Law 1953 Nuffield Oxford Taxi Minor role

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FAQ

Brothers in Law FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Brothers in Law, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Brothers in Law?

Brothers in Law runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Brothers in Law released?

Brothers in Law was released on March 4, 1957.

Who directed Brothers in Law?

Brothers in Law was directed by Roy Boulting.

More films by Roy Boulting

Who is in the cast of Brothers in Law?

Brothers in Law stars Ian Carmichael as Roger Thursby, Henry B. Longhurst as Rev. Arthur Thursby and Edith Sharpe as Mrs. Thursby, among 29 credited actors.

Does Brothers in Law have a post-credit scene?

No. Brothers in Law has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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