Where to Watch Libel (1959) in the US

What it's about

A Canadian commercial pilot sees a telecast in London of an interview with Sir Mark Lodden (Sir Dirk Bogarde) at his home. The Canadian is convinced that the baronet is a fraud, that he is actually a look-alike actor named Frank Welney (Sir Dirk Bogarde). The Canadian, the baronet, and the actor were all prisoners in the same German camp during the war and escaped together. One of them disappeared during the escape. Was he Sir Mark or Welney? The tabloids have a field day with the Canadian's accusations, and Lady Margaret Lodden (Olivia de Havilland) urges her husband to sue for libel and engage the distinguished barrister Sir Wilfred (Robert Morley). The long drawn-out case is made complex by the fact that Sir Mark is not quite sure of his identity. Injured in the war, he stutters on occasion and has difficulty remembering portions of his life. As the evidence sways back and forth in court, it begins to appear that Sir Mark is an impostor and the possible murderer of the missing baronet. Even his wife is convinced of his guilt and turns against him. She denounces him as a stranger who stole her love.

Cast and crew

Director

Anthony Asquith

Writer

Anatole de Grunwald, Karl Tunberg, Edward Wooll

Starring

Dirk Bogarde, Olivia de Havilland, Paul Massie

Details

Release date

Feb 25, 1960

Language

English, German, French

Country

United Kingdom, United States

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Where to Watch Libel (1959) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Libel in the United States?

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Can I stream Libel or do I have to rent it in the United States?

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