The Benefit of the Doubt (1967)
A documentary following US, Peter Brook's experimental play about the moral issues surrounding the Vietnam War, Benefit of the Doubt is the only known film record of the Royal Shakespeare Company production. It was filmed by Peter Whitehead concurrently with his Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967), on the surface a very different film, yet both share a central concern with the war, protest and Britain's political and cultural relationship with America.
Director: Peter Whitehead
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: January 2, 1967
Cast
- Peter Brook - Self
- Ian Hogg - Self
- Glenda Jackson - Self
- Michael Kustow - Self
- Geoffrey M. Reeves - Self
Screenplay
Music: Richard Peaslee
Editing: David Docker
Production: Lorrimer Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
moral issues
More Films by Director: Peter Whitehead
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Benefit of the Doubt about?
- A documentary following US, Peter Brook's experimental play about the moral issues surrounding the Vietnam War, Benefit of the Doubt is the only known film record of the Royal Shakespeare Company production. It was filmed by Peter Whitehead concurrently with his Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967), on the surface a very different film, yet both share a central concern with the war, protest and Britain's political and cultural relationship with America.
- Who directed The Benefit of the Doubt?
- The Benefit of the Doubt was directed by Peter Whitehead.
- Who stars in The Benefit of the Doubt?
- The Benefit of the Doubt stars Peter Brook, Ian Hogg, Glenda Jackson, Michael Kustow, Geoffrey M. Reeves.
- How long is The Benefit of the Doubt?
- The Benefit of the Doubt has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Benefit of the Doubt?
- The Benefit of the Doubt is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Benefit of the Doubt produced?
- The Benefit of the Doubt was produced in United Kingdom.