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Cast
Michael Craig
as Tony Stevens
Mary Peach
as Frances Pilbright
Brenda De Banzie
as Gladys Rose Hanley
James Robertson Justice
as Justice Haddon
Ron Moody
as Sidney Pudney
Roland Culver
as Sir John Pilbright
Liz Fraser
as Pearl Hoskins
Charles Heslop
as Peebles
Jameson Clark
as George Lockwood
John Standing
as Hubert Shannon
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1962
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes4
DirectorRalph Thomas
WritersNicholas Phipps
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Pair of Briefs
About A Pair of Briefs
She's new in chambers, and he's a troublemaker. But what 'is' the true status of the old lady's wartime marriage, and can the two young legal minds find the answer?
Directed by Ralph Thomas, A Pair of Briefs leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Craig, Mary Peach, Brenda De Banzie — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1962.
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