The Dock Brief plot
"This is NOT the Birdman of Alcatraz!..It's only Peter Sellers with his sly, sneaky style of humor that creeps up on you and the leaves you wanting more."
Herbert Fowle (Richard Attenborough) is a timid man who is accused of murdering his own wife. Wilfred Morgenhall (Peter Sellers) is the lawyer who will assist him in the defense. Unfortunately for Fowle, Morgenhall is not the best person for the job. In reality, Morgenhall has not even handled a single case yet, but has been waiting for his breakthrough as a top lawyer for 40 years.