About
A successful lawyer struck with blindness in middle age continues his battles in the courtroom with the assistance of his family. As his son deals with bitter memories of their relationship, he also seeks his father's respect and love and in the process learns to love in return.
Theatrical
Apr 19, 1984
DVD / Blu-ray
Apr 27, 2010
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Cast
Full credits →L
Laurence Olivier
Clifford Mortimer
A
Alan Bates
John Mortimer
J
Jane Asher
Elizabeth
E
Elizabeth Sellars
Mother
M
Michael Aldridge
Headmaster
A
Alan Cox
Son as Boy
N
Norman Bird
Ham
A
Albert Welling
Japhet
S
Susan Littler
Miss Cox
G
Gay Wilde
Miss Baker
A
Anthony Sharp
Film Director
A
Ann Davies
ATS Girl
J
Judy Riley
ATS Girl
J
Jonathan Newth
Boustead
M
Malcolm Terris
Thong
J
Jennie Goossens
Witmers
H
Harold Goodwin
Ringer Lean
P
Patrick Barr
Doctor
E
Esmond Knight
Judge
R
Raymond Huntley
Judge
