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The Benefit of the Doubt (1967): Cast

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The Benefit of the Doubt is a 1967 documentary directed by Peter Whitehead, starring Peter Brook, Glenda Jackson and Ian Hogg. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.

The Benefit of the Doubt (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 5m (65 min)
Director
Peter Whitehead
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Benefit of the Doubt About?

The premise of The Benefit of the Doubt without spoilers.

A documentary that records Peter Brook’s experimental Royal Shakespeare Company staging of his play “The US”, which confronts the moral dilemmas of the Vietnam War. It was filmed by Peter Whitehead alongside his 1967 feature Tonite Let’s All Make Love in London; despite their different styles, both films focus on war, protest and the cultural‑political relationship between Britain and America.

The Benefit of the Doubt Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • stage
  • live performance
  • interview
  • anti war
  • 1960s
  • theater
  • based on play
  • independent film
Cast & crew

The Benefit of the Doubt Cast

Peter Brook leads the cast, with Glenda Jackson and Ian Hogg. Directed by Peter Whitehead; 5 actors are credited in all.

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The Benefit of the Doubt FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Benefit of the Doubt, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Benefit of the Doubt?

The Benefit of the Doubt runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

When was The Benefit of the Doubt released?

The Benefit of the Doubt was released on January 2, 1967.

Who directed The Benefit of the Doubt?

The Benefit of the Doubt was directed by Peter Whitehead.

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Who is in the cast of The Benefit of the Doubt?

The Benefit of the Doubt stars Peter Brook, Glenda Jackson and Ian Hogg, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Benefit of the Doubt have a post-credit scene?

No. The Benefit of the Doubt has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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