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Release Year1975
Runtime7 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
CertificationTV-PG
GenresDrama, Comedy, Crime
Votes24
DirectorJohn Mortimer
WritersJohn Mortimer
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsRumpole of the Bailey
About Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey is a British television series created and written by the British writer and barrister John Mortimer. It stars Leo McKern as Horace Rumpole, an aging London barrister who defends any and all clients, and has been spun off into a series of short stories, novels, and radio programmes.
Directed by John Mortimer, Rumpole of the Bailey leans on a strong ensemble — Leo McKern, Marion Mathie — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1975.
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